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Copper Contributor

Apr 30, 2024

Solved

Bug when creating a new folder

As of sometime in 2023 I believe, when I create new folders on Windows 11, the navigation bar regularly becomes highlighted, resulting in an inhibitory dropdown, preventing me from naming the folder ...

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cmhawke
Jun 01, 2024
No integrity violations with sfc /scannow. Based on a few of the replies on elevenforum, it looks like this is confirmed to be a Win11 Explorer bug. My current workaround is to immediately start typing the intended name of the new folder, which maintains focus on the folder name before it goes to the address bar.

Berequil

Copper Contributor

May 14, 2024

Sometimes, issues like these are addressed in subsequent updates or patches. Go to Settings > Windows Update and check for any available updates.

cmhawke

Copper Contributor

Jun 01, 2024

No integrity violations with sfc /scannow. Based on a few of the replies on elevenforum, it looks like this is confirmed to be a Win11 Explorer bug. My current workaround is to immediately start typing the intended name of the new folder, which maintains focus on the folder name before it goes to the address bar.

szala
Copper Contributor
Feb 25, 2025
Opening Command prompt "Runs as Administrator" and then applying this "sfc/scannow" has solved the issue. Thanks. I am writing this for others to solve the issue with proper guideline. Hope it will help!