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Only Desktop folders open in new Window, twice - krish - 15 November 17

If i double click on a folder located at Desktop it opens fine. But if i open Desktop in Explorer and double click on a folder it opens in a new window (Single Click will just select the folder), that too two times

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This is only for the desktop, all other folders and drives works fine.

RE: Only Desktop folders open in new Window, twice - ashwin - 15 November 17

In Windows File Explorer,

1. Select View

2. Options > Change Folder And Search Options

3. Is the option for "Open each folder in the same Window" enabled?

4. Also check the Click items option.

Then hit apply, and ok.

RE: Only Desktop folders open in new Window, twice - krish - 15 November 17

(15 November 17, 04:34)ashwin Wrote: In Windows File Explorer,

1. Select View

2. Options > Change Folder And Search Options

3. Is the option for "Open each folder in the same Window" enabled?

4. Also check the Click items option.

Then hit apply, and ok.

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RE: Only Desktop folders open in new Window, twice - ashwin - 15 November 17

Yes, I have the same settings as well. Have you updated the PC recently?

I have noticed some reports of this issue recently:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-files-winpc/double-clicking-a-folder-opens-it-multiple-times/96d10784-035f-4f93-b799-33e3c87326c7?auth=1

Try this fix:

http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/fix-folders-open-new-window/

RE: Only Desktop folders open in new Window, twice - krish - 15 November 17

Will have a look, but in my case it is only Desktop , all other folders open fine

RE: Only Desktop folders open in new Window, twice - krish - 15 November 17

Issue still exists

RE: Only Desktop folders open in new Window, twice - ashwin - 15 November 17

Open command prompt with admin rights.

Enter
Quote:sfc /scannow
Try this fix:
https://www.tenforums.com/general-support/53078-how-do-i-solve-issue-where-file-explorer-windows-open-twice-2.html

RE: Only Desktop folders open in new Window, twice - krish - 15 November 17

(15 November 17, 07:22)ashwin Wrote: Open command prompt with admin rights.

Enter
Quote:sfc /scannow
Try this fix:
https://www.tenforums.com/general-support/53078-how-do-i-solve-issue-where-file-explorer-windows-open-twice-2.html

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SFC result

RE: Only Desktop folders open in new Window, twice - krish - 15 November 17

(15 November 17, 07:22)ashwin Wrote: Open command prompt with admin rights.

Enter
Quote:sfc /scannow
Try this fix:
https://www.tenforums.com/general-support/53078-how-do-i-solve-issue-where-file-explorer-windows-open-twice-2.html

Solved. Thank you

RE: Only Desktop folders open in new Window, twice - ashwin - 15 November 17

(15 November 17, 08:50)krish Wrote:
(15 November 17, 07:22)ashwin Wrote: Open command prompt with admin rights.

Enter
Quote:sfc /scannow
Try this fix:
https://www.tenforums.com/general-support/53078-how-do-i-solve-issue-where-file-explorer-windows-open-twice-2.html

Solved. Thank you

Good to know it has been fixed. Smile

Keeping this thread open, in case someone with similar issues wants help or provide feedback.