Windows 10: Windows 10 October 2018 update - file explorer now almost useless

Discus and support Windows 10 October 2018 update - file explorer now almost useless in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Thanks for nothing, MS. Another update that breaks things that did not need fixing, FIle explorer is now impossible. "Quick Access" now always... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by FredericoZenozzograte, Oct 13, 2018.

  1. Windows 10 October 2018 update - file explorer now almost useless


    Thanks for nothing, MS. Another update that breaks things that did not need fixing,


    FIle explorer is now impossible. "Quick Access" now always results in "File Explorer (Not Responding)" and sits there like a stunned mullet. CTRL + ALT + DEL and kill the task is the only way out.


    The only way I can keep file explorer alive is if I'm real quick and type in an explicit path.


    Not happy, guys! So how do I fix this? (IN plain english would be appreciated)

    :)
     
    FredericoZenozzograte, Oct 13, 2018
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Oct 13, 2018
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  3. newtekie1 Win User
    Windows 10 April 2018 Update(SCU) Partially Breaks MKV File Support?

    I updated to main computer to the April 2018 Update, AKA Spring Creators Update, and it seems like they've taken a step backward with MKV file support. When I go into the properties of an MKV file on the Fall Creators Update, if I go to the details tab it gives me a bunch of detail about he media file, like resolution, framerate, audio information and bitrate. However, if I go into the same file's properties on the April 2018 Update, almost all of the information is blank, it only gives me a runtime and bitrate.

    I really just want to confirm that this isn't just my computer and other's are experiencing the same thing.

    FCU:

    Windows 10 October 2018 update - file explorer now almost useless fcu-png.png


    April 2018 Update:

    Windows 10 October 2018 update - file explorer now almost useless scu-png.png
     
    newtekie1, Oct 13, 2018
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  4. Windows 10 October 2018 update - file explorer now almost useless

    WINDOWS OCTOBER 2018 UPDATE

    Hi,

    If you have click Checked for updates once, it would continue to download.

    Try updating to Windows 10 October update version 1809, manually.

    The fastest way to get the upgrade is through Media creation tool or ISO file.

    Please download Media Creation Tool from the link below and select Upgrade this PC at the first screen.

    https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=691209

    All steps, including upgrading using ISO file and Media creation tool, are covered here:

    https://www.yourwindowsguide.com/2018/10/update...

    Disclaimer:

    This is a non-Microsoft website which would provide accurate and safe information. Watch out for ads on the site which are frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). There is no need to buy paid products to fix your computers as they do
    more harm than good sometimes.
     
    Sumit (Independent Advisor), Oct 13, 2018
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