Windows 10: Change the columns shown in Windows 10 Explorer

Discus and support Change the columns shown in Windows 10 Explorer in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; In Windows 10 Pro 64 bit, Ver. 2004... Can you change the columns shown in Windows Explorer for a specific folder and it's sub folders, without... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by William Faragher, Sep 23, 2020.

  1. WILLIAM FARAGHER
    William Faragher Win User

    Change the columns shown in Windows 10 Explorer


    In Windows 10 Pro 64 bit, Ver. 2004... Can you change the columns shown in Windows Explorer for a specific folder and it's sub folders, without changing the columns in all folders? I have tried following the procedure shown on the Microsoft site, and have had mixed results. Sometimes, when I change the column info to Music, it works and sometimes it doesn't.

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    William Faragher, Sep 23, 2020
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  2. DALCHINA
    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.


    Change the columns shown in Windows 10 Explorer [​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, Sep 23, 2020
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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, Sep 23, 2020
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  4. DYAN REY
    Dyan Rey Win User

    Change the columns shown in Windows 10 Explorer

    Windows Explorer behaviour in the right pane - stop column jumping to the left

    Hello,

    Currently running applications on your PC may be one of the possible reasons why you're having this issue with your Windows Explorer. To better assist you, please answer the following:

    • Which specific build and version of Windows are you using? To check, please click this
      link.
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
    • Is this happening to all files when selecting in columns?

    Changing the view on your Windows Explorer may help in troubleshooting the issue. We suggest that you check this
    link, this page contains instructions on how to change the column settings in
    Windows Explorer.
     
    Dyan Rey, Sep 23, 2020
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