Windows 10: Suddenly my File Explorer has a 3rd pane with the folder/file info

Suddenly my File Explorer has a 3rd pane with the folder/file info. How do I remove this?I've changed view to preview and details but it doesn't help.I am on Windows 11 version 10.0.22631 build 226631

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How to Disable Preview Pane in File Explorer

Hello,

Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

I would suggest you to try the steps and check if it helps.

• Open File Explorer.
• Click on View Tab.
• Click on Preview Pane to view\hide it.

Refer:

How to work with files and folders

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Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.

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preview/details pane in explorer

Hi,

Setting the Preview pane to show or hide in File Explorer will apply to all folders. If you wish to hide the Preview pane in File Explorer, we suggest that you follow the steps below:

• Open File Explorer.
• Tap on View tab.
• Click Preview Pane to view/hide it.

We would appreciate it if you could get back to us and provide us your feedback.

 

I have added the file count column to my folder in File Explorer. However, the actual file count is not displaying.

Hi Loren,

I appreciate if you could answer a
few questions to narrow down the issue and to provide you better assistance.

• How did you added file count column for folders in File Explorer? What are the steps did you followed?
• When you say, "actual file count is not displaying" is this issue specific to any folder or happening with all folders?
• Have you installed any third party anti-virus on your system?

Meanwhile, I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if this helps.

• Open File Explorer.
• Click on View from navigation pane and choose Detail pane.

Write to us with the above information and status of the issue to assist you further.

Thank You.