Windows 10: File Explorer : Left hand column anomaly, drv letter, not name

Discus and support File Explorer : Left hand column anomaly, drv letter, not name in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; W10 Pro x64 - Ver 1909 (OS Build 18363.836) All of my main navigation pane folders which can be moved from their default location, have been. Music... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by JeremyP99, May 26, 2020.

  1. JEREMYP99
    JeremyP99 Win User

    File Explorer : Left hand column anomaly, drv letter, not name


    W10 Pro x64 - Ver 1909 (OS Build 18363.836)

    All of my main navigation pane folders which can be moved from their default location, have been. Music and Videos kept on separate drives.

    Yet the left hand pane in File Explorer shows the VIDEO drive by its drive letter, rather than its name AND what is presented as an ordinary drive, with a std folder icon, "videos"

    Sure its a cosmetic problem, regardless....

    I assume this is held in the registry somewhere? But where ?

    See attached. Weirdly, I had a similar problem on the PC i used before this, after the same location changes, only in this case, TWO "iconed" VIDEOS folders were presented.

    Thanks in advance.,

    :)
     
    JeremyP99, May 26, 2020
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  2. JBOWIE62
    JBOWIE62 Win User

    File Explorer- no drive letters are listed.

    Original Title: File Explorer

    I am trying to open File Explorer with my drives listed on the right. I only have the files in the first column and no drive letters are listed.
     
    JBOWIE62, May 26, 2020
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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:

    How to include a screenshot in your post

    Keep us posted with more information to help you better.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, May 26, 2020
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  4. DYAN REY
    Dyan Rey Win User

    File Explorer : Left hand column anomaly, drv letter, not name

    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, May 26, 2020
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