File Explorer doesn't remember last position


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For some reason File Explorer always opens up now on the right bottom corner of the screen.
In Windows 10 it could be done with "Ctrl+close window" and the next time File Explorer opened up in the same size and position as I closed it. Is there another way in Windows 11 or is it a glitch? Thanks in advance.
 

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I assume you have been to properties for the shortcut and set it to run maximised
 

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Thanks for your help.

I haven't been in properties (what properties would that be - explorer.exe ?). But I had a shortcut pinned to the taskbar and I opened it from there. After a couple times of deleting the shortcut and pinning to the taskbar I got File Explorer to open in the size and position how I want it. I wonder how long it will last this time.
 

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yes the shortcut to explorer.exe right click and select properties and check if it is running normal window, minimised or maximised. Any problems accessing the properties, create a new shortcut. you could also try holding the shift key while resizing explorer and then shift and close it. then check if that has helped
 

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Thanks for the reply again.
I think I know now what the problem was. After a couple of tries it showed up, when I move the window to the top of the screen it also maximizes the window to the bottom of the screen (or vice versa) and this position it doesn't remember.
 

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If you open explorer to a full screen window, then close it. It will always open to a full screen window again.
 

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If you open explorer to a full screen window, then close it. It will always open to a full screen window again.
that's right, there are a few exceptions
 

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