Windows 10: Prevent This PC from Automatically Expanding

When opening File Explorer in Windows 11, I found that This PC was automatically expanding in the Navigation Pane on the left even though Expand to open folder was not selected.I had the same problem if I selected This PC with a right click and opened it in a new window.I searched for a solution and could not find one that made any sense. However, I think I have stumbled on the solution, quite by accident.In the menu bar across the top of the window I clicked on the three dots to the right of View and scrolled down to the bottom of the window that opened. I clicked on Options to open the Folde

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Vista Automatic Updating Error

Automatic Updates isn't currently running.

 

Vista Automatic Updating Error

Resolution Suggestion:

# To resolve this problem, make sure that BITS and the Automatic Updates service are started..

A simple solution but one that works in most circumstances!

1. Click Start, click Run, type services.msc, and then click OK.

2. In the list of services, right-click Automatic Updates, and then click Properties.

3. In the Startup type list, click Automatic, and then click Apply.

4. If Service status is set to Stopped, click Start, and then click OK.

5. Right-click Background Intelligent Transfer Service, and then click Properties.

6. In the Startup type list, click Manual, and then click Apply.

7. If Service status is set to Stopped, click Start, and then click OK.

http://www.updatexp.com/0x80070422.html- source *Smile hope that helps.

 

How to stop auto expanding in Libraries

Hi Martin,

One of the possible reason why the folders in your libraries are automatically expanding is due to the settings within the File Explorer. To disable the automatically expanding of the folders on your library, follow these steps:

• Open File Explorer.
• Click on View tab.
• Select the Navigation Pane.
• Click on Expand to open folder.
  
  

Should you have other concerns, don't hesitate to reply on this thread.