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Renaming files: windows re-selects entire filename when other files resync
Found a reproducible annoyance in Windows 10 with Dropbox. I often cycle through a lot of folders using the tab key to rename them one at a time, and this produces an issue where, as soon as the Drop...
- Hey AntennaMan!
Thanks for following up with us!
It looks like this is not a Dropbox specific issue, and it's appearing with other cloud programs as well.
Now, it'd be wise to note, that since this isn't an issue caused by Dropbox or pertaining just to us, we're not able to provide a precise solution.
I'd definitely suggest checking in with Microsoft about this, as well just to make sure you've exhausted all options and to also let them know about this.
Give me a nudge if you have any other questions!
I still have this problem for long time now and came here to find a solution.
The new Windows 11 WinUI3 explorer is the issue in my opinion, as the problem still exist for several clouds, including onedrive.
Problem doesnt occure in freecommander etc. - screw MS.
I'm still seeing this issue in Windows 10.
It only affects Dropbox-synced folders.
Not present with other cloud storage providers.
I don't know how that will be relevant. The problem has been consistent for me through every update of W10. Or are you only interested in attempting to fix the issue for W11? That'd be a bit rubbish hey.
- It's been a problem with Dropbox for years, across multiple versions. 🤷♂️
Workaround is to pause the sync, do the renaming, and then unpause.
Nice to see someone at Dropbox not blaming Windows for a change. This was fixed for a couple of months, and is now back. You broke it again!!! Congrats.
