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open file location
About this tag
The 'open file location' tag on WindowsForum.com covers user issues where the 'Open file location' or 'Save image as' command opens the Desktop folder instead of the intended target folder. Discussions involve troubleshooting this behavior in Windows, including problems with File Explorer jump lists and search results. Users seek solutions to restore correct folder navigation when right-clicking files or folders. The tag focuses on practical fixes for this specific Windows file management glitch.
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Basically, trying to ‘save to a target folder’ or ‘open from a target folder’ goes to the Desktop folder instead of the target folder.
Examples:
Enter a file name in desktop search bar. List of possible files, desired file is in a target folder within another folder...
bug report
chrome
desktop files
download settings
edge
file access
file explorer
file management
file navigation
forum newcomer
frequent folders
openfilelocation
save image as
search functionality
settings
target folder
taskbar
user experience
user help
windows 11