PICTURES WILL NOT OPEN

circle bs 0 Reputation points
2026-07-31T07:03:10.2733333+00:00

WHEN I OPEN A FOLDER ON LEFT THE FOLDER ICON OPENS NOT THE PICTURES

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Files, folders, and storage
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  1. Gunasekar N 74,820 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-07-31T08:06:07.2333333+00:00

    Hello, thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A.

    It sounds like you may be clicking the > arrow next to the folder. That arrow only expands the folder in the navigation pane. Please click the folder name itself to display its contents in the right pane.

    And, in the folder options section, ensure these options are unticked.

    • Expand to open folder.
    • Show all folders.

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    Let me know if you still need more help.

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  2. Senthil kumar 1,910 Reputation points
    2026-07-31T07:18:02.7333333+00:00

    Hi @circle bs

    File Explorer → Options → Restore Defaults

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    Thanks.

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