Windows 10: File Explorer column settings change when open & file added

Discus and support File Explorer column settings change when open & file added in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Currently have a File Explorer window open. I changed the 1st column width to be able to see long filenames. Noticed when an app saves a new file to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/OkAd134, Mar 2, 2023.

  1. /U/OKAD134
    /u/OkAd134 Win User

    File Explorer column settings change when open & file added


    Currently have a File Explorer window open. I changed the 1st column width to be able to see long filenames.

    Noticed when an app saves a new file to the folder that FE is referencing, it resets the 1st column width back to default.

    Is this behaviour by design?

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    /u/OkAd134, Mar 2, 2023
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  2. THOFIKHAHAMAD
    ThofikhAhamad Win User

    I have added the file count column to my folder in File Explorer. However, the actual file count is not displaying.

    Hi Loren,

    I appreciate if you could answer a
    few questions to narrow down the issue and to provide you better assistance.

    • How did you added file count column for folders in File Explorer? What are the steps did you followed?
    • When you say, "actual file count is not displaying" is this issue specific to any folder or happening with all folders?
    • Have you installed any third party anti-virus on your system?
    Meanwhile, I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if this helps.

    • Open File Explorer.
    • Click on View from navigation pane and choose Detail pane.
    Write to us with the above information and status of the issue to assist you further.

    Thank You.
     
    ThofikhAhamad, Mar 2, 2023
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  3. SACHIN VENKATESH
    Sachin Venkatesh Win User
    File Explorer Columns

    Hi David,

    Thank you posting on Microsoft community.

    In order to understand the issue better, I suggest you to answer the below questions.


    • How exactly are you trying to expand the left columns in file explorer?

    • Are you referring to extend the area of the left column in File explorer?

    • Are you able to expand it in Safe Mode with networking ?
    I would suggest you to provide us the screenshot of the issue you are facing
    in order to understand the issue better.

    How to include a screenshot in your post:

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    Keep us posted with more information to help you better.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Mar 2, 2023
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  4. ERNIE SAN
    Ernie San Win User

    File Explorer column settings change when open & file added

    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, Mar 2, 2023
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