Windows 10: Explorer not closing after clicking red 'X'.

Discus and support Explorer not closing after clicking red 'X'. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; This is on W11, fully patched. It started a couple of weeks ago and I'm starting to get really fed up with it. Clicking the 'X' at the top right of the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Steve Bunnage, Feb 12, 2025.

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    Explorer not closing after clicking red 'X'.


    This is on W11, fully patched. It started a couple of weeks ago and I'm starting to get really fed up with it. Clicking the 'X' at the top right of the window and remaining hovering over the Red area the window doesn't close. It always used to do this.If I move the mouse away from the red area within the window or outside it the window then closes. I find this very disconcerting. How to revert this back to 'normal' behaviour?I've looked at Focus, Explorer options and suggestions online but cannot find this described elsewhere.I have also found that the same thing happens with the Minim

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