Win10 Explorer doesn't refresh for new files or new folders

I have w10 1809 up to date, stock install, and my explorer window does not refresh when I download a file or unzip something.

How do I correct this?

well it gets quite weird

I resetted all views with Reset_Folder_View_Settings_of_All_Folders_to_Default.bat from Reset Folder View Settings to Default in Windows 10

then I open the folder DOcuments and I DL a file in it, but it shown only at the bottom of the window.

In any other folder I tried, the window is refreshed and the file is at the correct place. Those folder are generic or the usual "Downloads" folder, image folder....

I then tried the reg hack of DontUseDesktopChangeRouter at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\EXPLORER.EXE
First off, it did not exist, so i created the key and secondly, it does not correct the issue.

Open the folder that worked correctly.

On the right hand side of the toolbar, click on Options > Change folder and search options.

Click on the View tab.

Click Apply to Folders.

Click OK.

Reboot.

Try the download to the Documents folder again.

I noticed that when the folder ''DOcuments'' is openned through the ''Library'', the view is refreshed. So again I resetted all views, then in the left pane of the window, I selected '' display all folders'' and now the window is refreshed all the time.

Can you guys check on your install is you have the bug ? also state what windows you use.

If i selected ''display libraries'', then the issue is not corrected. Only ''display all folders'' works.

OldNavyGuy said:

Open the folder that worked correctly.
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I tried this but the file is still put at the bottom of the list of files.

I also tried to disconnect all netowrk cards, and delete all files and folders in
%AppData%\Microsoft\windows\recent\

it fails too

I formatted this morning and the explorer does not refresh for the folder ''Documents'', just like last time. The folder does refresh when viewed through the library.

dalchina said:

Thank you for your reply. No acknowledgment of or response to my post. Shall I delete it?

Sometime it appears that we waste our time... (or they can't read)

Yeah I know. i still sticked to my approach with the ''left pane'', because when I view the folder thru the library, the refresh is OKAY.

last time I said I enabled ''display all folders'', but actually I also need to enable ''develop to the active folder'' (the third and last options when I right click inside the left pane of a window).

At this point, i get the window to refresh. however i hate the feature 'develop to the active folder'' so I uncheck it and even the ''display all folders'' & the refresh is still happening, even after a reboot.

So if I advise to test this solution

I f I have time I will format again and test on a completely fresh 1809.