Solved File explorer navigation pane changed (win11)


odalay

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Hello, I having a small issue with Windows file Explorer - the navigation pane on the left has changed it layout. Previously I had all the main libraries under 'This PC' but now under 'This PC' it just shows the attached drives. All my libraries (Downloads/Music/Pictures etc) are now shown as pinned items which I don't want, also as pinned there is no option to expand the view via the arrow.

I have tried resetting all options within the File Explorer menu options but this doesn't work. Also I can right click on the Navigation pane and there are a few options, eg 'Show all folders' 'show libraries' but I cant get my previous setup back or end up with duplicates of Downloads library showing, and additional folders showing that I have no need for like 'Control Panel' and 'Recycle Bin'

Two screenshots attached to help explain the issue hopefully - the first image taken on my smartphone a few months ago shows my normal setup for many years. The second image or screenshot shows how it is now

Many thanks in advance for any advice on how to fix this.

Hal

File explorer correct - AUG2022.jpgFile explorer wrong Dec2022.png
 
Windows Build/Version
Win 11 Version 22H2 (build 22621.963)

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
Hi,
Yep this was an important change :lmao:

I just cut to the chase and unpin all the nonsense home/ quick access crap and create a shortcut to desktop to user folder and auto expand with this script using cmd as admin
I also add user folder to start menu list and it acts the same way

Code:
rem Expand left side tree of current folder on Explorer open
reg add HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced /v NavPaneExpandToCurrentFolder /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f

End result
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    Win-7-10-11Pro's
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Hi, thanks a lot for your reply. Ah I see so it's actually something Microsoft have done😠

Thanks for the tips as well, I'll give them a try (y)
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
You can also add your personal folders back under This PC.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 22631.3296
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    PC/Desktop
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    Dell Optiplex 7080
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    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
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    DELL 0J37VM
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    32 gb
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    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
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    Integrated Realtek
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    Benq 27
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    2560x1440
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    1tb Solidigm m.2 +256gb ssd+512 gb usb m.2 sata
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    500w
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    MT
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    Logitech wired
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    Logitech wireless
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    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
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    Firefox
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    Defender+MWB Premium
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    Windows 10 Pro 22H2 19045.3930
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    Dell Optiplex 9020
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    i7-4770
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    24 gb
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    Benq 27
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    2560x1440
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    256 gb Toshiba BG4 M.2 NVE SSB and 1 tb hdd
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    500w
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    MT
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    Dell factory
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    Logitech wireless
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    Logitech wired
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    still not telling
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    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
That's great thanks for the link! Seems to be what I'm looking for. I'll give it a try

Thanks again.

Hal
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 11

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