Windows 10: Weird issue with open files explorer in programs and options missing from right click menu

Discus and support Weird issue with open files explorer in programs and options missing from right click menu in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Not sure if it has something to do with the update this week but for some reason, I am unable to access my folders via programs such as paint, upload... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by DefiantVeil, Jun 12, 2020.

  1. Weird issue with open files explorer in programs and options missing from right click menu


    Not sure if it has something to do with the update this week but for some reason, I am unable to access my folders via programs such as paint, upload videos or pictures via facebook, youtube, discord, or even this site. There is also the problem with blank options or no options such as the delete option when right-clicking on the desktop and folders.


    For the file access problem best I can describe it is being blocked or instantly closed in the program when I try to access the file explorer via the program. I can open file explorer fine anywhere other than in programs.


    As for the right-clicking. I can't right-click on the desktop at all, on shortcuts the 'open folder' is invisible and the delete and properties options are completely gone. On files themselves, the 'open in program' is invisible and delete and properties are completely gone.


    Needless to say, I am really confused and haven't been able to find a solution.

    :)
     
    DefiantVeil, Jun 12, 2020
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    'Open in new window' right-click menu option for File Explorer


    Is this a weird joke/troll?

    That feature has been in Explorer since at least Windows 7...
     
  3. 'Open in new window' right-click menu option for File Explorer


    I just submitted this suggestion on Windows Uservoice:

    The idea: the right-click menu for folders in File Explorer has an option called 'Open in new window', which opens that folder in a new File Explorer window. Very useful for copying and moving things, and opening destination folders without accessing the start menu a second time.

    right-click menu option for File Explorer – Feature Suggestions for Windows
     
    Delicieuxz, Jun 12, 2020
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    Files missing from "Start Menu" "All Programs"

    RE: WINDOWS 7 ULTIMATE 32bit, Files missing from "Start Menu" "All Programs" list.

    I have several "start menu" programs missing in my "all programs" list. One of the missing entries is the "accessories" folder and all related files.

    As far as I can tell all of the missing files are on the system and they can be found by using the "start menu search" facility. This problem is occurring with other users but I can not find a solution which works to get things back the way they were after installing the OS.

    I am seeing the missing apps and other items at this location in iexplore.exe %allusersprofile%\Start Menu\Programs .

    Everything I have tried to get these items back into my "start menu" "all programs" list has been met with failure except creating a shortcut. A shortcut is not the real fix as it leaves two entries in the folder.

    When I right click on the highlighted "all Programs" box, in the start menu, a small options list pops up, if "open all users" is selected a new window pops up. Inside that window I can click on the programs folder where I can see the missing entries that should appear on my "all programs" list plus those which I presently see on my "all programs" list together in a single directory listing.

    How can I get the above directory list of programs back into the "start menu" "all programs" area so I do not have to go through this extra window and select the programs folder to locate what I wish to run?

    I also noticed my accessories folder has a lock on it while I am in the primary user administrator account. If you know how to get rid of the lock it would be helpful however I can find that information when I get a chance to look up the answer?

    I noticed some hidden (first tier) folders on the C: drive which I made visible while leaving protection on the OS folders. I can now see these folders in an iexplore.exe directory listing. This did not fix the problem in the "all programs" file selection list and I do not remember if this folder was hidden when the OS was installed.

    When I opened up the system to allow a login directly into the Administrator account everything shows up the same as it did when the OS installed along with all other programs installed afterward.

    After some progress I am still here *Bang Head :banghead: and slowly getting closer to an answer. Can anyone help me get there a little faster?
     
    N9ZN-Extra, Jun 12, 2020
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