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File Explorer bug re UNC paths
In the past few months a bug has appeared in File Explorer: when I enter a server UNC path in the address box, e.g. \\myserver\e$ and hit Return often nothing happens (no error), when what should h...
You can try checking for updates manually by going to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check for updates. If an update is available, you can install it to see if it resolves the issue.
- Completely up to date with all Windows updates. I am not sure what causes it, as I know plenty of people who do not have the issue, but I also know a ton of people who do have the issue. The issue is only with trying to type a UNC path into the File Explorer address bar directly. It works fine using Win+R or from a command prompt or PowerShell.
- This worked for me. The issue was gone after installing a new update. Thank you very much!!!!
- Which update??
- I opened a ticket with Microsoft and their Windows team confirmed to me, that this is a known bug, that is still not fixed.
No indication as to when we can expect a solution.
