Windows 7 When copying/moving a file/folder in win7 browser, the file/folder moved/copied is not marked/highli

[Shiran Tal]

When I copy a file/files or folder/folders from one place to another, usually Windows highlight the new files in the new location. suddenly I see this is no longer happening, please help.

 

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When Windows does not highlight new files after copying them to a different location, it might be due to a setting or a glitch in the system. Here are some steps you can take to resolve this issue:

Check Folder Options:​

1. Open File Explorer: Navigate to the folder where you are missing the new file highlights.
2. Click on "View" Tab: At the top of the window, click on the "View" tab.
3. Select "Options" and then "Change folder and search options": This will open the Folder Options window.
4. Go to the "View" Tab: In the Folder Options window, go to the "View" tab.
5. Ensure "Show highlighted newly installed programs" is checked: Look for an option that says "Show highlighted newly installed programs" or "Expand to open folder". Make sure this option is checked.

   Restart Windows Explorer:​

6. Open Task Manager: Right-click on the taskbar and select "Task Manager".
7. Locate "Windows Explorer": Under the Processes tab, find "Windows Explorer".
8. Restart Windows Explorer: Right-click on "Windows Explorer" and select "Restart".

   Check System Settings:​

9. Open Settings: Press Windows key + I to open Settings.
10. Go to Personalization: Navigate to Personalization > Themes > Desktop icon settings.
11. Check "Highlight newly installed programs" in the Desktop Icon Settings.

    Reset Folder View Settings:​

12. Open a Folder: Go to the folder where the issue is occurring.
13. Click on "View" Tab: Follow the steps mentioned above to open the Folder Options window.
14. Navigate to "View" Tab: Go to the View tab and click on "Reset Folders".

    Run System File Checker (SFC) Scan:​

15. Open Command Prompt as an Administrator: Right-click on the Start menu and choose "Command Prompt (Admin)".
16. Run SFC Scan: Type sfc /scannow and press Enter. Let the scan complete. After trying these solutions, check to see if the issue is resolved. If the problem persists, let me know so we can explore further options.