Windows 10: Auto-expanding in File Explorer

Windows 11 Pro x64 v10.0.22621.755.My File Explorer for some odd reason has started opening every folder as soon as I click on one of my drives. Used to be that when I did that clicked on the drive name, not the + sign next to it, it would show the folder list in the right-hand panel, but not under the drive unless I double-clicked on it.I tried turning the "Expand to open folder" in the options on and off to no avail. I have "Double click to open an item" set to on, single-click off.I have compared my settings to the ones I have on my laptop Win10Pro x64 and they are the

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How do I expand the 'Recent' list in the File Explorer?

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I don't know what happened... but the list got longer for some reason. I didn't do anything special... but it just got longer

 

How to stop auto expanding in Libraries

Hi Martin,

One of the possible reason why the folders in your libraries are automatically expanding is due to the settings within the File Explorer. To disable the automatically expanding of the folders on your library, follow these steps:

• Open File Explorer.
• Click on View tab.
• Select the Navigation Pane.
• Click on Expand to open folder.
  
  

Should you have other concerns, don't hesitate to reply on this thread.

 

Expanding folders in file explorer

Hi,

In answer to your query, yes, there's an option to change the Folder View Options of your File Explorer. To do so, follow these steps:

• Open File Explorer.
• Click File tab.
• Select Change folder and search options.
• Click View tab.
• Under Advanced settings, scroll down to Navigation pane.
• Check Expand to open folder, Show all folders, and
  Show libraries.

You can also check all the options, and set it up the way you wanted.

We'll be here if you need more help.