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Windows 11 File Explorer Not Refreshing Automatically
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Windows 11 File Explorer Not Refreshing Automatically

Windows Explorer, also known as File Explorer, is the default file manager for Windows 11. It allows users to navigate, organize, and manage their files and folders with ease. However, some [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Move All Files from Subfolders to Main Folder
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Move All Files from Subfolders to Main Folder (Windows)

If you have a folder with multiple subfolders containing files that you need to move or copy to a single folder, it can be a tedious and time-consuming process to do it manually. Luckily, [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
How to move files around in a folder in Windows 11
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Can I Manually Sort Files in a Folder in Windows 11?

Back in Windows 7 and XP, with a few tweaks, you could manually sort files in folders however you wanted, and even move them around in folders without following the grid alignment of icons. [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Disable Thumbnail Preview Windows 11
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How to Stop Windows 11 from Showing Thumbnail Preview

In Windows 11, Windows will attempt to display thumbnail previews for media files such as pictures and videos. This feature is enabled by default. For example, video file when viewed in File [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
How to restart Explorer.exe without task manager
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Restart Explorer.exe with CMD or PowerShell in Windows 11

In Windows 11, Explorer.exe is the process name for Windows Explorer, which is responsible for initiating and displaying most user interface elements such as the Desktop, Taskbar, Start menu, [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Windows 11 Security Tab Missing in Properties
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Windows 11: Security Tab Missing in Properties

In Windows 11, when you open the Properties of a file, folder or drive, there is a tab called Security which displays the information about the permission settings of the file. The Security tab [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Windows 11 Folder Properties Location Tab Not Showing
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Windows 11 Folder Properties Location Tab Not Showing (Fix)

In Windows 11, when you open the Properties window of a user folder that supports the location feature, e.g. the Documents, Pictures, Downloads, Desktop, Music and Videos folders in the This PC [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago