Windows 10: Windows 11 File Explorer - focus jumps to address bar when creating new folder

In Windows 11 File Explorer, when I create a new folder instead of moving the typing focus to the folder's name it jumps to the address bar. I.e.:1. I click the "new folder" button or right-click -> new folder2. It creates a new folder called "New Folder"3. The cursor moves to the Windows 11 address bar. This sets the new folder's name to "New Folder" and if I type anything it types it into the address bar4. I have to click on the "New Folder" folder and go through the standard folder rename process e.g. press F2 or right-click -> rename.How do I stop this? I expect that when I creat

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Windows 11 File Explorer Folder Jumps to the Top Randomly, and When Creating Shortcuts

Hello,

I am using Windows 11.

I generally have multiple file explorer windows open.

I "randomly" experience the folders jump to the top. I have unsuccessfully tried various resolutions listed in the following links.

I recently identified that creating a shortcut from the folder "causes" a jump, and guessed that this may mean something to people who understand better than I do.

I have an unresolved issue with the computer freezing, that may/not be related to the jumping.

Can you please assist with the folder jumping issues?

Thanks and regards.

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File Explorer jump list not working

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creating new folder problem in windows 10 creator

Hi Gudiya,

The problem you've encountered in creating a folder could be caused by software or program conflict as the issue appeared a few days after installing the Windows 10 Creators update. For us to know if this only occurs when creating a new folder from the desktop,
we suggest that you try creating a new folder using a keyboard shortcut or from File Explorer. Please refer to the steps below:

Creating a new folder using a keyboard shortcut.

• Click on the desktop.
• Press CTRL + SHIFT + N.
• A new folder should be created.

Creating a new folder from File Explorer.

• Open File Explorer.
• Hover your mouse on the location where you want to create a new folder.
• Right-click it, go to New > Folder.

In case the problem persists, then we suggest that you go ahead and perform a clean boot. Doing so will start your computer using minimal drivers to help us determine what conflict is causing the problem. Check out
How to perform a clean boot in Windows for the detailed steps.

Let us know the result so we can further assist you.

Regards.