Windows 10: Windows 11 File Explorer frequently opens with a blank ribbon

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  1. TI H
    TI H Win User

    Windows 11 File Explorer frequently opens with a blank ribbon


    I'm having an intermittent issue when I open a folder in File Explorer from a shortcut on the desktop, I'm frequently being presented with a window where the ribbon is blank see below, Navigation down and up through the folders works double clicking on subfolders, using the up and back keys, but context menus are not being shown. Doubly clicking on files opens them OK.The desktop is sync'ed with OneDrive. It seems to only be happening with shortcuts pointing to folders on OneDrive. I have OneDrive setup to mirror local folders and the the shortcuts point to the folders on the local

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    TI H, Oct 24, 2023
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  2. AHHZZ
    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 24, 2023
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  3. SHAWN BRINK
    Shawn Brink Win User
    Shawn Brink, Oct 24, 2023
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  4. JERRYMODE
    JerryMoDe Win User

    Windows 11 File Explorer frequently opens with a blank ribbon

    Windows 11 Version 22H2 File Explorer Ribbon

    Windows 11, version 22H2 has updated the file explorer ribbon. Before the update we were able to revert to the classic file explorer ribbon by using a register fix. But since the 22H2 update the fix has been disabled and we are stuck with the windows 11 file explorer ribbon. Is there a fix in the works to allow users to restore the classic file explorer ribbon? I find it much easier to work with the classic ribbon rather than the new “simplified” one.
    Thank you
     
    JerryMoDe, Oct 24, 2023
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