Windows 10: Auto expand explorer LEFT pane window

Discus and support Auto expand explorer LEFT pane window in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hello! Is there a way to have windows explorer auto expand the folder your in on the LEFT pane as well as the right? Thank you! Nancy 131903 Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by nancygail, May 2, 2019.

  1. NANCYGAIL
    nancygail Win User

    Auto expand explorer LEFT pane window


    Hello!

    Is there a way to have windows explorer auto expand the folder your in on the LEFT pane as well as the right?

    Thank you!
    Nancy

    :)
     
    nancygail, May 2, 2019
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  2. ULTRA MALE
    Ultra Male Win User

    How to stop left pane folder from expanding?


    This is driving me nuts, the left pane items auto expand randomly to show all the drivers in Computer for example.

    I then collapse them again, but after a while they expand again.

    How can I stop them from ever expanding?

    I'm not sure what's causing this as on a fresh install this doesn't happen, I have a feeling when I install qBittorrent, after a file is downloaded for example and I double click on it to show it in its downloaded folder, that's when the left pane items auto expand
     
    Ultra Male, May 2, 2019
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  3. ULTRA MALE
    Ultra Male Win User
    How to stop left pane folder from expanding?


    Hi Brian,

    I tried all the options, none of the settings mentioned are set to auto expand folders for me, so I think this is a bug in qBittorrent because the moment I open a file/folder from within qBittorrent, it takes me to the location of that folder but in an expanded view on the left pane. I've posted this on their forums now.
     
    Ultra Male, May 2, 2019
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  4. MICHAEL GALL
    Michael Gall Win User

    Auto expand explorer LEFT pane window

    preview/details pane in explorer

    Hi,

    Setting the Preview pane to show or hide in File Explorer will apply to all folders. If you wish to hide the Preview pane in File Explorer, we suggest that you follow the steps below:

    • Open File Explorer.
    • Tap on View tab.
    • Click Preview Pane to view/hide it.

    We would appreciate it if you could get back to us and provide us your feedback.
     
    Michael Gall, May 2, 2019
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