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  1. /U/HYPERCYAN
    /u/HyperCyan Win User

    Can't expand certain folders in windows explorer??

    /u/HyperCyan, Mar 16, 2021
    #1
  2. RALPH STA
    Ralph Sta Win User

    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.
     
    Ralph Sta, Mar 16, 2021
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  3. AHHZZ
    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, Mar 16, 2021
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  4. NIKHAR_K
    Nikhar_K Win User

    Can't expand certain folders in windows explorer??

    How to expand folders in Windows Explorer?

    Hi,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    Please reply to the following question to assist you in a better way:

    • Are you trying to expand the library folders like: Pictures, Downloads, and Documents or are you trying to expand the folders stored on the other drive?

    Also, I suggest you to post a screenshot of Windows Explorer, to assist you further. Please refer

    how to include a screenshot in your post     to upload the screenshot.

    Note: Make sure you don’t capture any personal information while taking the screenshot.


    Please get back to us with the details to assist you further.

    Nikhar Khare

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Nikhar_K, Mar 16, 2021
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