Windows 10: Windows File Explorer keeps reseting cursor to top of file display

Winver 20H2 OS Build 19042.844

A number of months ago, I found that doing file searches was becoming very frustrating. While scrolling through a file of pictures or documents file explorer would give a little shake and then jerk my cursor back to the top of the file display. I looked on line and found a number of suggestions were to "restart file/windows explorer" in Task Manger. Sometimes this worked for a while, some times everything just went away, just unpredictable. I tried restarting the computer. This gave me some relief for about an hour. Some suggested doing a new install. Well I just did that and I'm back with the "shake and jerk" again. Has anyone found a way to fix this problem? By the way, this is accompanied by pauses of the computer, i.e. typing this has been stopped for 2 or 3 seconds and then continuing on.

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Windows 10 File Explorer - the cursor continually moves back to the top of the list

Original title: Windows 10 File Explorer

When scrolling through a list of files in Explorer, the cursor continually moves back to the top of the list. Also when I try to rename a file the cursor moves back to the top of the list during this process.

 

Win Explorer - Cursor jumps to bottom or top of file

When I open Win Explorer with the intention of searching/browsing my files, the cursor will jump to the bottom of the list of files within 10 seconds of opening Explorer. Also, if I enter a previously opened Explorer and if I am near the bottom, the cursor
will often jump to the top. In either case, I must relocate the cursor to the correct area and start browsing again. I wish you could fix this with a update instead of waiting for a next issue of Windows.

Thx

 

File Explorer Keeps Resetting Back to the Top.

Hi Carrie,

I understand that you are facing issues with File Explorer on Windows 10. This could be due to change in file explorer settings or corrupt system files.

For initial troubleshooting, we suggest you to perform the system maintenance troubleshooter. It should resolve the common system problems.

• On your Cortana, type "Troubleshooting."
• Choose System and Security.
• Select System Maintenance.
• Hit Next and follow the prompts to run the troubleshooter.

Let us know how it goes.