Windows 10: Columns in Windows 10 Explorer

Discus and support Columns in Windows 10 Explorer in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; In my folders that I use specifically for my backups using Macrium Reflect, I used to have two additional columns displayed in windows explorer for... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Stephen M. Cook, Jun 7, 2020.

  1. Columns in Windows 10 Explorer


    In my folders that I use specifically for my backups using Macrium Reflect, I used to have two additional columns displayed in windows explorer for "The Type of Back-Up" eg, Full Backup/Differental Backup/Incremental Backup, and location of Backup File.


    Both of these seem to have vanished in the last month.


    How and where do I reinstate these very using column types?

    :)
     
    Stephen M. Cook, Jun 7, 2020
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  2. 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, Jun 7, 2020
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  3. Ernie San Win User
    why won't column headings in File Explorer (Windows 10) stay the way I set them??

    Hello,

    To resolve the issue with column heading on File Explorer, we suggest to follow the steps below:

    • Click on the View Tab.
    • Click Folder Options.

    • Click Apply to all folders.
    Keep us posted.

    Regards.
     
    Ernie San, Jun 7, 2020
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  4. Dyan Rey Win User

    Columns 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, Jun 7, 2020
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