Windows 10: Adding individual files to Windows 10 libraries instead of folders?

Like the title stated, I was able to find how to add folders but not files alone. 20H2

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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.

 

individual files showing in File Explorer instead of just folders

Not a big problem, more of a grievance...

In my library, under videos, I have about 20 folders containing different videos and grouped according to category. If I click on the arrow beside the word videos in the leftmost column, I can see all the folders displayed underneath. All normal behaviour!

If I actually click on the word videos, then I see the same folders listed in the second column from the left, but with all the individual files from one of the folders displayed beneath the list of folders. In the past, I could only see these individual files by clicking on the folder in which they are contained. I can't understand why these files are now listed under the folders (and why just these files and not files from the other folders as well). And I don't know what to do so that I see only the folders and no single files. Any ideas?

Windows version 1903

 

adding web folders in libraries

Hello,

I understand that you want to add web folders in your Windows 10 libraries. However, the folders should be indexed first. Note that adding folders to the index will allow them to be quickly searched, which is useful if you're having a hard time looking for
a specific folder.

In line with that, you can use the Indexing Options. Just follow the steps below:

1. In the search box, type "indexing options" and select "Indexing Options" from the list of results.
2. Click the "Modify" button.
3. Expand the drives until you find the folder you want to add.
4. Check the box for each folder you are adding.
5. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Your newly-selected folders will be added to the index. Note that this can take a while for folders containing a large number of files.

If you would like me to provide additional advice, simply respond to this thread. I will get notified and I’ll reply to you as soon as I can.