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BenjaminLiu
Iron Contributor
Jul 14, 2026

Windows 11 Why is there a tiny 2-pixel selection edge on folder path bar

Why does Windows 11 add a 2-pixel wide sensitive zone on the address bar that easily selects paths instead of clicking upper folders? Is there a way to remove this annoying design?

 

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    LucasClark
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    In File Explorer, right-click an empty area in the address bar and select Turn off this feature, or modify the

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced

    registry key by editing the

    AddressBar

    value.