Windows 10: Devices not automatically refreshed in File Explorer when running from a custom shell

Discus and support Devices not automatically refreshed in File Explorer when running from a custom shell in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Hi, I am running a custom shell on Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 1809. When I start the explorer.exe process File Explorer from the shell or open a File... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by _E_D_, Dec 19, 2019.

  1. _E_D_
    _E_D_ Win User

    Devices not automatically refreshed in File Explorer when running from a custom shell


    Hi,


    I am running a custom shell on Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 1809. When I start the explorer.exe process File Explorer from the shell or open a File Dialog box, and subsequently connect or disconnect a USB drive, the navigation pane and the "This PC" view do not refresh automatically. To see the change to the list of connected devices, I have to close and reopen File Explorer.


    If the "Desktop" explorer.exe process is started from Task Manager, the problem goes away - i.e. devices are immediately added or removed from the navigation pane/This PC when connected/disconnected.


    So my question is: how can automatic device discovery in File Explorer be enabled when using a custom shell?

    I have looked at registry keys and services, but haven't managed to find a solution.


    P.S. moving the File Explorer window seems to force an update and refreshes the list of connected devices.

    :)
     
    _E_D_, Dec 19, 2019
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  2. WHIMSICAL SEAPLANE
    Whimsical Seaplane Win User

    Windows 10 File Explorer: No Automatic Refresh

    After a few days, File Explorer stops automatically refreshing. Operations like:

    • Adding or renaming a file
    • Deleting a file
    • Adding a folder
    • Moving a file/folder
    • etc.
    complete successfully, but nothing happens visually until I manually press F5.

    Some of you may realize that this question has
    been asked several
    times     before, like this one nine
    years ago    . I've tried every single resolution step I can find that's been suggested. The problem always returns.

    I think it's time someone from Microsoft answers this question properly. Why does a well documented bug like this go this long without a fix? Can you provide a solution that works and hasn't been blindly copied and pasted multiple times?
     
    Whimsical Seaplane, Dec 19, 2019
    #2
  3. PADDY
    Paddy Win User
    Automatic refresh doesn't work in File Explorer, Desktop, Recycle etc.


    Same in the safe mode, no changes...

    I have tried pretty much all those suggestions from various sites, but none of them worked for me.
    What I have seems to be a major issue, they even call it WEDR bug.
    The only thing that slightly changed recently... sometimes, a few times I managed to get automatic refresh for the Desktop, if I for example do the right click and create a new folder, it does create instantly and is visible straight away.... hoewever this never happens in Windows Explorer... I think I once got a file in C: to be processed automatically but thats it... and never had ANY automatic refresh for any of the folders and files on external drives.

     
    Paddy, Dec 19, 2019
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  4. TRY3
    Try3 Win User

    Devices not automatically refreshed in File Explorer when running from a custom shell

    Windows Explorer refuses to refresh Explorer


    Masterchef,

    I have had this problem and so have lots of other people. None of the suggested solutions I found on the internet had anything other than a temporary effect. The problem eventually went away of its own accord but still rears its ugly head from time to time. I only kept a few links on the subject -
    Desktop or Explorer does not refresh automatically in Windows
    Windows Explorer doesn't refresh by itself - Microsoft Community
    windows file list does not auto refresh-update - Microsoft Answers [Windows 7]
    Windows Explorer doesn't refresh when moving-deleting - TechNet [Windows 7]

    When the problem reappears, I restart the computer. If that does not resolve matters then I accept the situation and don't waste my time chasing non-solutions. You might wish to consider adopting the same approach.

    All the best,
    Denis
     
    Try3, Dec 19, 2019
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