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Windows explorer bug: renaming files highlights file name while editing, removing entire name
This has been a problem for several years with Windows explorer. If you work decently fast editing a file name, either by clicking on it or pressing F2, and then start typing immediately, Explore...
I found a fix...that has been working so far (first day with Windows 11, as a long-time W10 hold out). In File Explore, bar underneath file path, select "..." to the right of "View" --> select "options" --> select "View" tab --> scroll down to the item "Use Sharing Wizard (Recommended)" and deselect the box --> select "Apply"
Cancel: this seems to be working for me. Thank you! Not sure why you haven't got 1000s of upvotes. 💯
Hmm it seemed to work momentarily but alas, it stopped working a minute later, even if I retry the same steps. Sorry...