After the Windows update (22H2) on September 26, 2023, the address bar in Explorer (explorer.exe) is not updated.

Question

Hello

After Windows Update (22H2), Explorer's address bar has changed.

Before the update, the path to the virtual drive developed through the shell namespace extension was updated in the address bar, but

It will not be renewed after the update. (The path is not displayed in the address bar.)

Is there a way to roll back Explorer to a previous version or resolve it as an option?

Local drives, special folders (gallery, videos, downloads, etc.), OneDrive, etc. are all updated well.

Only virtual drives developed through shell namespace extension do not have the path updated in the address bar.

Please help.

Answer 1

The old address bar was located at the top of the File Explorer window, nestled next to navigation buttons. It displayed the full file path of the current folder, providing a clear and detailed overview of your location within the system.

The new address bar has shifted to the top of the navigation pane on the left side of the window. It now showcases a breadcrumb trail of the current folder hierarchy, offering a more concise view of your location.

There's currently no official way to revert to the old address bar layout.

https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2022/10/18/making-the-everyday-easier-with-new-experiences-available-in-windows-11/