Windows 10: I get blank drop-down menus in Windows 11 File Explorer

Discus and support I get blank drop-down menus in Windows 11 File Explorer in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Example of problem: I select <View> in Explorer and get faded Icons and NO text descriptions such as Details, List, Tiles, Small Icons.This same... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by developed1, Nov 1, 2023.

  1. DEVELOPED1
    developed1 Win User

    I get blank drop-down menus in Windows 11 File Explorer


    Example of problem: I select <View> in Explorer and get faded Icons and NO text descriptions such as Details, List, Tiles, Small Icons.This same problem occurs in Explorer, when I right-click a file and select <Open With> only the Icons are full/colored, but NO text description.This has been happening for a while and I'd like to fix it!! In other words, I'm not sure how many Windows 11 updates I've installed so I can't go back to before when this happened and do a <Restore Before>.Thanks, Alan

    :)
     
    developed1, Nov 1, 2023
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  2. JUSTINMREINA
    justinmreina Win User
    justinmreina, Nov 1, 2023
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  3. BRENNANJARCHOW
    BrennanJarchow Win User
    File explorer right click blank slots on drop down menu.

    Most of the time, I right click a file and some of the slots on the drop down menu are blank. When I use FreeCommander XE instead of file explorer, they aren't blank. Any reason why this is?
     
    BrennanJarchow, Nov 1, 2023
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  4. GEETHU B
    Geethu B Win User

    I get blank drop-down menus in Windows 11 File Explorer

    unable to drag and drop files into website on Internet Explorer 11

    Hi Cristy,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community. I understand that you are unable to drag and drop files into website on Internet Explorer 11.
    I will surely help you to fix this issue.

    This issue could have occurred due to these reasons:


    • Incorrect Internet Explorer settings.

    • Some browser add-ons.
    Try the steps listed here:

    Method 1:

    I suggest you to disable add-ons and check if it helps.

    Manage add-ons in Internet Explorer 11 - Microsoft Support

    Method 2:

    If the issue persists, I suggest you to reset Internet Explorer settings and check if it helps.

    Change or reset Internet Explorer settings

    Change or reset Internet Explorer settings - Microsoft Support

    Disclaimer: Reset Internet Explorer to its default configuration. This step will also disable any add-ons, plug-ins, or toolbars that are installed. Although this solution is quick, it also means that, if you want to use any of those add-ons
    in the future, they must be reinstalled.

    Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.
     
    Geethu B, Nov 1, 2023
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