Has anybody experienced problems with Windows explorer running on
Windows 7 (64 bit ultimate in my case).
More importantly has anyone got a permanent fix.
When I first started using Windows 7 I thought it was great. But then
explorer started misbehaving and if you are trying to code and these
things don't work it can drive one to distraction.
_*Issue 1. New folder, File copy/delete etc require a refresh after
every operation.*_
After working for a short period of time, if I create a new folder, it
does not show up. Its there but you have to do a manual refresh to see
it. You can then rename it but after you press enter, it appears as 'new
folder' until you press refresh again.
Googling shows that I am not alone.
*Windows Explorer doesn't refresh when moving/deleting*
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/w7itproui/thread/8afb8b65-900c-4f42-b1df-3c2394417b6e
*Windows Explorer doesn't refresh when moving/deleting - Part 2*
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7itproui/thread/09fd46ff-65f1-4fa7-ae2d-9f3b2644fad6
There are suggested fixes which appear to work but after the next boot
the problem it is back. Some of the solutions suggest disabling things
which one usually need enabled or updating registry entries which I
don't like doing but did anyway and the problem looked like it was fixed
until the next day.
If anyone experiences this, they will quickly notice how much time is
eroded in compensating for this annoyance.
_*Issue 2 the Start orb context menu option 'Open Windows Explorer' no
longer works.*_
It use to, but for some reason it has decided not to.
Again others have experienced this
*Right-click on Start button "Open Windows Explorer" does not work*
http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7files/thread/51ee4764-a462-43fc-928b-39073034f89f
The solution was to run sfc /scannow and this would fix any problems.
Did that and no problems where identified. Problem not fixed.
I know there are other ways to open a new instance of windows explorer
but this sort of thing irritates me.
I get the feeling that Windows 7 is atrophying with age. The longer I
use it the more bits stop working.
The most likely cause is automatic updates making changes that affect
some but not everyone.
When you are really into the thick of fixing other problems (where
oneself is the most likely cause) you don't need these impediments to
slow you down.
If anyone has fixes for these problems I would be most grateful if they
could let me know.
Regards Peter
