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PhilipPark
Sep 23, 2026Iron Contributor
Why did File Explorer tabs stop working on Windows 11?
Why did the tabbed interface in File Explorer suddenly stop working on my Windows 11 PC, so that every folder I open launches in a separate window instead of a new tab? The tabs were working fine bef...
SamMathers
Sep 27, 2026Copper Contributor
Ive got same issue, did a clean reimage and issue came back, its not only tabs but its reverting to older looking (win10ish) pane along the top and the address bar has gone, restarting dwm brings the address bar back but it doesnt stick and it only fixes that 1 thing.