File Explorer Not Highlighting Selected Files and Folders [Solution]
16File Explorer Not Highlighting Selected Files and Folders [Solution]
File Explorer is a trusty tool to view, organize, and manage all files stored on the hard disk in a Windows computer. Microsoft recently introduced the tabs feature for File Explorer, a much-needed addition for most of us. But some users share their plight of File Explorer not highlighting the selected files and folders.
After selecting the files, the file count in the status bar increases, but the files are not highlighted as they should be. If you face the same issue, don't fret! We will list multiple fixes to get the File Explorer back to its normal functioning.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
file explorer not highlighting selected files and folders
file explorer not showing all folders
windows explorer selected files not highlighting
highlight files in file explorer
When we select files and folders in File Explorer, Windows highlights them. This lets us know which files and folders are selected. What if File Explorer does not highlight the selected files and folders? Some users have experienced this issue on their systems. In this tutorial, we will see what you can do if File Explorer does not highlight selected files and folders to fix the problem.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.