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Auto play open folder function not displaying in Windows 11

Anonymous
2021-11-21T00:09:12+00:00

Odd little issue has popped up in Windows 11. I have "open folder to view files" set for removable drives. Yet when I plug in a USB drive, the folder is not opening. I need to navigate in File Explorer to the drive to open it. Any way to correct this? Thanks!

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage

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Anonymous
2021-11-21T01:07:43+00:00

Hi Terry. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, specializing in Installation, Performance, Troubleshooting and Activation, here to help you.

Was this setting transferred over from Windows 10? Have you tried turning it off, restarting Windows and then turning it back on?

If that doesn't fix it then try to reset and re-registering Settings app for settings that will not work:

https://www.elevenforum.com/t/reset-and-re-regi...

If that doesn't work then run System File Checker/DISM in WIndows 11:

https://www.elevenforum.com/t/use-system-file-c...

If that doesn't fix it then you can do a Windows 11 Repair Upgrade which reinstalls Windows while saving your files and apps in place, brings it up to the latest version by the most stable method, takes about an hour and resolves most problems: https://www.elevenforum.com/t/repair-install-wi...

Feel free to ask back any questions. Please report back results for all steps given so I know what else to suggest if necessary.

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-11-21T01:25:24+00:00

    Glad to hear it, Terry. Sometimes the simple fix works, depends on the issue.

    Let me know if I can help further. I'll stay subscribed to this thread in case you need anything else, until the system locks it in a few months.

    Also if any particular post provided the solution, please mark it as Answer or Helpful to help others who find this thread.

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-11-21T01:20:06+00:00

    Turning it off, restarting and turning it back on worked! Pretty simple. Thanks!!

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