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Windows 10 Explore Disable File auto selecting upon mouse hover / mouse over

Anonymous
2021-03-08T07:44:26+00:00

My windows specs

Edition Windows 10 Home Single Language

Version 20H2

OS build 19042.804

Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.551.0

Year March 2021

Upon some update, 

In file explorer, file get auto selected upon mouse hover / mouse over it. Its frustrating. I want to disable  it? I have tried changing all settings from accessibility settings of mouse. No success! Please help !!

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Accessibility

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  1. Sumit D - IA 167.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2021-03-08T08:21:22+00:00

    Hi SK,

    I am Sumit, an Independent Advisor here to assist you.

    See the attached GIF, you should select the double click to open.

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  1. _AW_ 67,251 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2021-03-08T08:14:14+00:00

    Go to File Explorer > View > Options > Change folder and search options

    Change 'Click items as follows' from Single-click to Double-click

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-03-08T08:46:34+00:00

    Thanks It solved my problem

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-03-08T08:45:14+00:00

    Thanks Sumit. This is exactly I needed to do.

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