File Explorer Problem


  1. Posts : 13
    Windows 10
       #1

    File Explorer Problem


    My Windows 10 File Explorer Problem ...
    In XP I was so used to having only the File Name underlined and using it to open the file.
    I could select a folder and click on the right pane to make sure I was in it and not open a file.
    Windows 10 now underlines and therefore makes every field eligible to open the file.
    If I click in the right pane now, I usually open a file I don't want.
    Does anyone know how to change Windows 10 to underline the Name only
    and therefore make it the only field eligible to open the file?

    Wally
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 16,325
    W10Prox64
       #2

    Hi Wally and welcome to Tenforums.

    Nothing I am aware of for changing this.

    Free Commander is file manager that many of the members here have suggested to me to use, as I have some file merge issues needing to be resolved. So, I haven't used it yet, but it might help you.
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 14,046
    Windows 11 Pro X64 22H2 22621.1848
       #3

    Ultimate Windows Tweaker 4.0.2.0 Download says it can disable Full Row Select.

    Customization, File Explorer tab, Full row select items feature -> Disable.

    Portable app, no install needed.
      My Computers


  4. Posts : 13
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Thanks Simrick


    simrick said:
    Hi Wally and welcome to Tenforums.

    Nothing I am aware of for changing this.

    Free Commander is file manager that many of the members here have suggested to me to use, as I have some file merge issues needing to be resolved. So, I haven't used it yet, but it might help you.
    Thanks Simrick

    Yes, Free Commander does solve my problem.. It's also a massive piece of software with a bunch of goodies. I've installed it and am taking a good look at it now. Give it a go. I think you'll really like it.

    Wally
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 13
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Thanks Ztrucker


    I've run Ultimate Windows Tweaker and it works just fine except for the .mp3 files. They still come up as Full Row Select. I've got a request in to the writer to look at the problem.

    Wally
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 16,325
    W10Prox64
       #6

    Wallytek said:
    Thanks Simrick

    Yes, Free Commander does solve my problem.. It's also a massive piece of software with a bunch of goodies. I've installed it and am taking a good look at it now. Give it a go. I think you'll really like it.

    Wally
    Oh good. Thanks for the feedback - I will be installing it in the next days! Glad it resolves your problem too! You can go ahead and mark the thread as "solved" then.
      My Computer


 

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