Windows 10: File Explorer minimises when using a different window

Discus and support File Explorer minimises when using a different window in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I like to have the screen filled with two File Explorers side-by-side but often, after I've looked at and minimised other windows, one or both of the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Jimbo_205, Mar 8, 2022.

  1. Jimbo_205 Win User

    File Explorer minimises when using a different window


    I like to have the screen filled with two File Explorers side-by-side but often, after I've looked at and minimised other windows, one or both of the File Explorer windows have also minimised. Is there a way to stop a window minimising itself in the background? - I don't want to have either of the File Explorer windows 'always on top'.

    :)
     
    Jimbo_205, Mar 8, 2022
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Mar 8, 2022
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  3. Frick Win User
    Windows Explorer Replacement?

    I don't use Internet Explorer, I meant the thing where you can look at files etc. Hotkey Windows+E. Maybe it's the wrong name in english though. *Stick Out Tongue File Explorer minimises when using a different window :p
     
    Frick, Mar 8, 2022
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  4. geno368 Win User

    File Explorer minimises when using a different window

    Some files listed in Windows Explorer are blue font

    I seem to have run out of room on a Windows XP Pro system. I tried to defrag but don't have but 7% room available. I looked in Windows Explorer to try to find some huge files that might be corrupt and I see a few that are listed in blue. What does that mean? I have not compressed anything on purpose. Thanks
     
    geno368, Mar 8, 2022
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