Windows 10: file explorer hiding basic features

Discus and support file explorer hiding basic features in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have been using windows since 1993, dos before that.Windows 11 really sucks and one of the suckiness irritations is that the right click on a file in... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by degarb1, Oct 16, 2022.

  1. DEGARB1
    degarb1 Win User

    file explorer hiding basic features


    I have been using windows since 1993, dos before that.Windows 11 really sucks and one of the suckiness irritations is that the right click on a file in file explorer, simply doesn't show basic menu items, but hides them under more.The freaking delete menu item is hidden!I believe this is not accidental, but has been hidden to degrade the value of the hardware, in favor of subscription cloud.I am going off to look for an alternative to file explorer.

    :)
     
    degarb1, Oct 16, 2022
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  2. PAVAN_N
    Pavan_N Win User

    Hide libraries in File Explorer in Windows 10

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    Have you installed all pending updates?

    I suggest you to install all pending Windows updates. Updates are additions to software that can help prevent or fix problems, improve how your computer works, or enhance your computing experience.

    This issue might occur if there are pending Windows updates. Follow the steps below and check if that helps.

    • Click on Start button and open File explorer.
    • Click on View and click on Options
    • On General tab click on Restore defaults and Click
      Apply and Ok.
    • Close File explorer and reopen and try to hide Library check if that helps.
    Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Pavan_N, Oct 16, 2022
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  3. MICHAEL GALL
    Michael Gall Win User
    preview/details pane in explorer

    Hi,

    Setting the Preview pane to show or hide in File Explorer will apply to all folders. If you wish to hide the Preview pane in File Explorer, we suggest that you follow the steps below:

    • Open File Explorer.
    • Tap on View tab.
    • Click Preview Pane to view/hide it.

    We would appreciate it if you could get back to us and provide us your feedback.
     
    Michael Gall, Oct 16, 2022
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  4. REBOP
    rebop Win User

    file explorer hiding basic features

    Windows Show Hide not hiding 2004 feature update

    Show/Hide has always worked for me. Yesterday I had about 10 updates show. I want to install all BUT the 2004 Feature Update, so hid that in Show/Hide. It shows as hidden there, but when I check Windows Update again the next day, it is still listed. Normally, it would not be and all other updates would be. Now all are there and I do not yet care to install the feature update.

    Any ideas / suggestions?

    Thanks.

    Win 10 1909
     
    rebop, Oct 16, 2022
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