Windows 10: File explorer stopped updating the view

Discus and support File explorer stopped updating the view in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; HiI today updated from 20H2 x64 KB5003173 14.5.2021 to Win10 21H1 and after update I noticed that the File explorer won't work properly.If I am in a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by ArtsiN, Jun 4, 2021.

  1. ArtsiN Win User

    File explorer stopped updating the view


    HiI today updated from 20H2 x64 KB5003173 14.5.2021 to Win10 21H1 and after update I noticed that the File explorer won't work properly.If I am in a folder and change the file name and press enter, nothing seems to change, but when I press the update button the file new name will come into view. The update button doesn't work everytime.I work with photo files and I need to change their names have some 500 files now to update.Also the File explorer seems to work slowly than earlier.To see that changes have happened, I have closed and opened the file explorer after every change and that is r

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    ArtsiN, Jun 4, 2021
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  2. setting default view for Winodws Explorer Search Reasults

    Thank you for the detailed response. To change the search result's view from content to list, we suggest following the steps below:

    • Open the File Explorer and try to search for files.
    • In the toolbar, open the View tab and click List
      to change the view.
    • Once changed, close the File Explorer.
    • Open the File Explorer again and try to search to see if the setting has been retained.

    After performing the steps above, reply back to us so we can provide additional help.
     
    Jennifer Cha, Jun 4, 2021
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  3. Arun B J Win User
    File Explorer and viewing pictures

    Hi,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



    I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.


    • Open File Explorer.

    • Click on View Tab.

    • Select Detail panel.

    • Now if you click on any picture or file you will be able to see the information at the top right corner.


    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.
     
    Arun B J, Jun 4, 2021
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  4. File explorer stopped updating the view

    How to display tile view for pictures in the File Explorer.

    Hi Matthew,



    I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



    This issue might occur if there is change in files view settings.



    I suggest you to follow the steps below to turn on Tiles view of pictures.

    1. Open File Explorer where pictures are present.

    2. Right click on the blank space in the File Explorer.

    3. Then click on View option from the list and choose
    Tiles.





    Please get back to us with an update on issue with Windows 10, we will be happy to help.



    Thank you.
     
    Nyima Yonten, Jun 4, 2021
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