Small file explorer issue


BSmith81

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Just got a new computer with Windows 11. It's not too bad, but much better after I found a few programing tweeks to get back features I was used to.

Anyway, one small issue I've noticed is that say I have a folder with a lot of items in it (videos / pics etc...). I've noticed that the folder will jump back to the top after a certain time. I'll be towards the bottom, and if I switch to something else and then comeback a few minutes later, the folder will have jumped back to the top at the beginning and I've lost the spot where I was. It gets annoying to have to scroll back down to where you left off. Is there any fix to this? Only thing I've come across is the slideshow bug from W10, and mine is not set to the slideshow
 
Windows Build/Version
21H2

My Computer My Computer

OS
Windows 11 Home
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
ACER Aspire TC-1660
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-10400 CPU @ 2.90GHz 2.90 GHz
Memory
16gb
Graphics Card(s)
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Monitor(s) Displays
Philips 272E1CA 27" Curved Frameless Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
512 GB SSD
Seagate BarraCuda 2TB Internal Hard Drive HDD
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
Norton
What I've seen on both of mine appears to be re-indexing of the list/s.
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win11 Pro RTM Version 24H2 Build 26100.4202
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 3400
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 11th Gen. 2.40GHz
    Memory
    12GB
    Hard Drives
    256GB SSD NVMe M.2
  • Operating System
    Win11 Pro RTM Version 24H2 Build 26100.4202
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 5890
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 10th Gen. 2.90GHz
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Onboard, no VGA, using a DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" Dell
    Hard Drives
    512GB SSD NVMe, 4TB Seagate HDD
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender/Microsoft Security
My explorer does not jump back to the top as you describe. As long as the explorer window is left open, the last file selected remains highlighted in the list of files, even after a long period of time. If I close the explorer window and then reopen explorer again, I have to find "my place" in the list of files again.
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.8655
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    2x1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+2tb Kingston m2.nvme
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    #1 Edge #2 Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.8457
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Beelink Mini PC SER5
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    integrated
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Crucial nvme
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    still too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    System 3 is non compliant Dell 9020 i7-4770/24gb ram Win11 PRO 26200.8457
Mine does this on big folders without even having to switch to another window. Very irritating. Pretty sure it happened in Windows 10 too.
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
Windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Stormforce Prism RTX 3070
CPU
Ryzen 9 5900X
Motherboard
Asus AMD TUF Gaming X570-Plus ATX Motherboard – Aura Sync RGB
Memory
16GB DDR4
Graphics Card(s)
RTX 3070
Monitor(s) Displays
2 x Samsung U32H850UMU 32 inch 4K
Screen Resolution
3840x2160
Hard Drives
1 x M2.2
1x M2.1
5 x HDD
Cooling
Cooler Master 120L AIO Watercooler
Keyboard
Rii wireless
Mouse
Generic cable
Internet Speed
320Mbps
Browser
Firefox & Chrome
Antivirus
Norton
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