Windows 10: Windows 10 file explorer : typing in list, behavior has changed

Discus and support Windows 10 file explorer : typing in list, behavior has changed in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; In the details view of a folder, in Windows 10 file explorer, I used to be able to start typing a filename and the cursor would move to the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Anonymous11847, Dec 6, 2019.

  1. Windows 10 file explorer : typing in list, behavior has changed


    In the details view of a folder, in Windows 10 file explorer, I used to be able to start typing a filename and the cursor would move to the first-occurrence of the typed string.


    Now, what I'm typing is put, instead, in the search box, filtering my files list.


    Why did this change, and when, and is it something that I can change back?

    :)
     
    Anonymous11847, Dec 6, 2019
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Dec 6, 2019
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  3. dalchina Win User
    How do I change what is listed in the Type column in Windows Explorer?

    Hi, if you wish to look a little deeper you could use this free program - here I've chosen zip as this shows the text appearing in file explorer's file type column clearly under Description, shown in explorer at the bottom of the screenshot.


    Windows 10 file explorer :  typing in list, behavior has changed [​IMG]


    You can also see further details of course, such as the associated program.

    Whilst the program also lets you change those fields, I wouldn't suggest that here, although that would be 'safer' and easier than using a registry editor- better to try completely uninstalling those programs as suggested above, or succeeding in properly reassociating the relevant file types.
     
    dalchina, Dec 6, 2019
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  4. geno368 Win User

    Windows 10 file explorer : typing in list, behavior has changed

    Some files listed in Windows Explorer are blue font

    I seem to have run out of room on a Windows XP Pro system. I tried to defrag but don't have but 7% room available. I looked in Windows Explorer to try to find some huge files that might be corrupt and I see a few that are listed in blue. What does that mean? I have not compressed anything on purpose. Thanks
     
    geno368, Dec 6, 2019
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