Windows 10: When typing in the File Explorer view to select a folder, each letter I enter moves to the...

When using the File Explorer, I used to be able to go to a file or folder by typing out its name such as typing 'PH' and it would already be on the Photos folder. Now for some reason in one particular folder whenever I type letters it jumps between the first folder of every letter typed which makes this folder very annoying to navigate because it is very large. Help appreciated

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Files remain in original folder after moving them to new folder in file explorer

Hi,

The issue that you’ve encountered regarding the File Explorer may be caused by some configuration or files mismatched. To sort out your concern, we suggest that you reset the folder settings from the
Folder Options. This will reboot the folder’s preferences to its default state and remove any possible software conflict. To do this, you may follow these steps:

• Click Start, type File Explorer, and press
  Enter.
• On the File Explorer window, click the View tab > Options > Change folder and search options > View.
• Under the Folder views section, click Reset Folders, and then select
  Yes to confirm.
• Once you’re done, click OK, and then check if the issue persists.

Note: This process will remove the list of files that you recently opened.


Let us know if the suggestion works for you.

 

File explorer: Keyboard letters to "jump" through folders and files ignores all but the first letter now, no matter how fast I type

TO REPRODUCE ISSUE: open File Explorer > click in the "right-hand" box > type a two-letter combo

EXPECTED BEHAVIOUR: jump down the list to items beginning with those two letters..

ACTUAL BEHAVIOUR jumps down the list FIRST to the first item starting with [first letter typed]" THEN to item starting with [second letter typed].

HISTORY: after at least 15 years of Expected Behaviour, the new behaviour showed up a couple of months ago on all the dozens of PCs I use, Win10 and Win11. Been waiting patiently for Microsoft to go "doh" and fix it

CONTEXT:

1. I am a fast typer.

2. File Explorer > Options > Folder Options > View tab > (scroll down to) When typing into list view > is set to "Select the typed item in the view"

 

Files and folders not displayed in File Explorer

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.

I see that you are missing some folders and files are missing.

Please follow the below steps and see if you can view the files or folders,

1. Type File Explorer options in the
Search Bar and then Enter.

2. Click on the View Tab and then check the
Show hidden files folders and drives.

3. Click on Apply and then
Ok.

4. Now check for the missing files and folders.

I would suggest you to check the size of the complete files on laptop and then on Desktop.

Change the driver letter on the desktop and check if that is the problem.

Please follow the below steps for the same,

1. Click on Windows key + R for
Run.

2. Type diskmgmt.msc and then
Enter.

3. Right-click the drive that you want to change, and then click
Change Drive Letter and Paths.

Do one of the following:

• • To assign a drive letter if one has not already been assigned, click
    Add, click the letter that you want to use, and then click OK.
  • To change a drive letter, click Change,click Assign the following drive letter, click the letter that you want to use, and then click
    OK.
  • To remove a drive letter, click Remove,and then click
    Yes to confirm that you want to remove it.

Note:

• Some programs make references to specific drive letters. If you change a drive letter, these programs might not work correctly.
• If you get an error, the drive you are trying to change might be in use. Close any program or window that is using the drive and try again.

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