Windows 10: File Explorer window doesn't stay in one spot...

Discus and support File Explorer window doesn't stay in one spot... in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; So I upgraded to Win 10 and so far I like it, but a problem which I find annoying: Whenever I open file explorer the window tends to move from where... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by Aiku1jas, Jul 31, 2015.

  1. Aiku1jas Win User

    File Explorer window doesn't stay in one spot...


    So I upgraded to Win 10 and so far I like it, but a problem which I find annoying:

    Whenever I open file explorer the window tends to move from where I placed it. What I mean is I place the window directly in the center, as I like it. When I open it again, it will be displayed at the very top of the screen. When I close it and open it again it will be displayed at the bottom of the screen on the left. The window seems to change places every time it is opened.

    Nothing major, but I am OCD about keeping windows centered and organized haha so is there a way to keep the window in one spot? Is this a bug or is this supposed to happen?

    Thanks!!!

    :)
     
    Aiku1jas, Jul 31, 2015
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  2. File Explorer has gone crazy after last nights upgrade.

    My only has icons instead of full descriptions. I can not get back to a point where I have tabs that actually say something. Please tell me how to get my view repaired? help... Help.... HELP!!!
     
    File Explorer, Jul 31, 2015
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  3. charlesxa Win User
    screen floating around

    my screen won't stand still, have an asus computer with windows 10 and a touchpad and all of a sudden the screen won't stay in one spot, keeps doing whatever it wants........??
     
    charlesxa, Jul 31, 2015
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  4. Aiku1jas Win User

    File Explorer window doesn't stay in one spot...

    Guess I won't get help for this since it is such an odd question/problem.

    Figured I would try
     
    Aiku1jas, Jul 31, 2015
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  5. usmc362 Win User
    Dude, I feel your pain. I am so annoyed with having to maximize my windows I'm going back to W8.1. All these freaking builds and Micro$haft can't make it right like it IS in W7 & 8.1.
     
    usmc362, Jul 31, 2015
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  6. Aiku1jas Win User
    Yeah I hear you. At least I am not the only one annoyed by this. I hope this is a bug and not something intended by Microsoft.

    Or better yet, hopefully there is some sort of solution.
     
    Aiku1jas, Jul 31, 2015
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  7. Brink
    Brink New Member
    Brink, Jul 31, 2015
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  8. Aiku1jas Win User

    File Explorer window doesn't stay in one spot...

    Thank you Brink and thanks for your reply.

    I tried both options 1 and 2 and unfortunately, that did not solve my problem. *Sad

    I noticed every time I open explorer the window moves down a slight inch. Once the window reaches the bottom of my screen after opening and closing it multiple times, it will go to the very top of my screen. Weird.

    I wish there was a solution. I doubt this issue will ever be addressed officially by Microsoft.
     
    Aiku1jas, Jul 31, 2015
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  9. Edwin New Member
    It has something to do with cascading windows when many are opened in short succession, so they don't hide on top of each other.


    File Explorer window doesn't stay in one spot... [​IMG]
     
    Edwin, Jul 31, 2015
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  10. Aiku1jas Win User
    Right, that is the problem... But I only open the window once. I close it. And open it again and it moves down, as if I have multiple windows explorers opened. Which I don't. So it should remain in the location I tell it. But nope. Annoying.
     
    Aiku1jas, Jul 31, 2015
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  11. So, I made an account here just to reply and say, I am also experiencing this, and find it incredibly frustrating..

    One of the first things I do when I install a fresh OS is get all the windows where I want them, and this, moving every time I close it, is bothering me so much.. I really hope they fix it soon.
     
    Acurapassion, Aug 1, 2015
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  12. I also experience this problem. Most annoying. It makes no sense to cascade windows that have been closed.

    One program I find helpful is Sizer. It allows you to specify where, and what size, windows you want to use and also a keystroke sequence for each Window you define. I use it for File Explorer and browser windows.

    So, when a file Explorer window opens in the wrong place I can just hit Alt-X to move it back where I want it.

    It is simply a workaround I use to minimize annoyance.

    I agree it would be far better if Microsoft stopped ignoring problems like this (and others I have up-voted on MS forums) and actually fixed them properly.
     
    The Doctor, Aug 7, 2015
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  13. raneu Win User

    File Explorer window doesn't stay in one spot...

    I have been in the insider program and had this issue all along, but it really irritates me that when someone complains about it, inevitably someone will post making out like its no big deal, or have some things to try to fix it, or say they don't have the problem and the thread goes bad from there. I have used computers since dos days and know how things work, and have worked, and this it a problem for lots of people like myself that want windows to open where they put them instead of having to move them every time. I have even seen it suggested that you should just minimize instead of closing and everything will be ok.

    The people that don't care should stay out of the conversation, because as much time as I and others spend working and playing on computers, this is a real problem and should be an easy fix for Microsoft if we could just agree that it isn't right...
     
    raneu, Aug 7, 2015
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  14. Banzi Win User
    Moving the taskbar to the top of the screen resolved the issue for me, now explorer windows open in the centre of the screen.
     
    Banzi, Aug 7, 2015
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  15. GreyWasMyFriend, Aug 11, 2015
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