Windows 10: Inability to access folders by double-clicking

After installing a windows update I have realized that the folders can no longer be accessed through double-clicking and whenever I try to access them by doing so It'll pop up: "This file does not have an app associated with it for performing this action. Please install an app or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Apps Settings page." error. There are still other ways to access those files such as using the Open in a new window button but it is very inconvenient to use. I have tried using sfc /scannow in the command prompt but It didn't recognize "sfc" as an app

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Single right click instead of double right click.

Thanks for reaching out! I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user like you.

If you're looking to configure double-clicking to open apps directly from File Explorer in Windows 11, you can follow these steps:

1. Open File Explorer: There are two methods to do this:
   
   • Press the Windows key + E on your keyboard.
     
   • Click on the File Explorer icon located on your taskbar.
     
2. Access Folder Options:
   
   • Once in the File Explorer window, navigate to the toolbar and locate three dots (ellipsis). Click on them to reveal a menu.
     
   • From the menu, select "Options." This will open the Folder Options dialog box.
     
3. Adjust Click Settings:
   
   • Within the Folder Options dialog, navigate to the "General" tab.
     
   • Under the "Click items as follows" section, opt for "Double-click to open an item (single-click to select)." This configuration requires a double-click to open files and apps, while a single click selects the item.
     
4. Apply and Confirm Changes:
   
   • Click on "Apply" to save the changes you've made.
     
   • Lastly, click on "OK" to close the Folder Options dialog.
     

Please do let me know if the method I suggested works for you or if you need further assistance.

 

Single-click or double-click?

As the title says, do you single-click or double-click on your shortcuts to open your apps?

I'm a fan of single-click, the only downside is that often when I click on a message in de list of my mails in Outlook it can open the mail in a window...
Not always but besides that, single-click works best for me.

 

Single-click or double-click?

Yes.