Windows 10: Clicking folders brings up properties panel.

Discus and support Clicking folders brings up properties panel. in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; After restarting my Laptop, I discovered that clicking folders opens up its properties. To open a folder, I have to right click and select open, then... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Dependent-Macaroon, Apr 11, 2020.

  1. Clicking folders brings up properties panel.


    After restarting my Laptop, I discovered that clicking folders opens up its properties. To open a folder, I have to right click and select open, then it will own a new window with its contents. Any reason why this is happening.

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    /u/Dependent-Macaroon, Apr 11, 2020
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  2. Downloads folder is the Documents folder

    Hi Chris,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to Restore to Default the folders and document settings and see if it helps.

    Step 1:

    Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

    • Go to Download folder.
    • Right click on the Download Folder and go to Properties.
    • In Properties go to Location tab.
    • In location Tab Click on Restore Default.


    Step 2:

    Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

    • Go to Documents folder.
    • Right click on the Document folder and go to Properties.
    • In Properties go to Location tab.
    • In location Tab Click on Restore Default.
    After performing above steps change the settings as you required and check if it helps.

    Hope these information helps, please get back to us for future support, we’ll be glad to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Prabhavathi Patil, Apr 11, 2020
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  3. Printer Properties

    Hi Paul,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps how to go to printer settings.

    • In the search box type “control panel”.
    • Click on “device and printers”.
    • Then you can right click on your printer and then click on properties, change accordingly.
    I suggest you to follow the below article if you face any issues with printer and check if it helps.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/fix-printer-problems

    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Apr 11, 2020
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  4. steelkane Win User

    Clicking folders brings up properties panel.

    How to Activate GodMode in Windows 7

    Step 1: Right click on Desktop

    Step 2: Click create folder.

    Step 3: Name your sparkly, new folder GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C} and press enter.

    Step 4: Blink as the folder changes form to look like the control panel Icon
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    steelkane, Apr 11, 2020
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