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Explorer guessing the type of content in a folder
The explorer has several templates that set how and what to show about the files. These can be found and manually set in Folder Properties->Customize (which is arguably too clumsy and un-discoverable).
When you open a folder for the (more...)
Stop trying to guess. *All* folders should default to the "All items" template, using the detail view with some relevant columns. Or the tiles view, pick *one*. Only use other templates if the user chooses them, or for pre-configured folders (more...)
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Forgotten explorer window properties
It really annoys me that explorer properties are not remembered, both size/location and attributes (like if it's a Picture window and therefore should have the Slideshow option).
I can't say it for certain but it seems like if I have no explorer windows open and launch update (to install weekly Defender updates) that seems to reset the size. If I have an explorer window already open, it seems to negate the effects.
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Medium
Medium
Not fixed
Customize/Folder view: Apply to all - how to make it working?
That's one of the most annoying thing in (probably all versions of) Windows - how on Earth could I set ONE template (e.g. sort by, list view) to ALL folders? None of existing options work - even if you set it manually, it changes spontaneously in (more...)
Please try to provide one dialog for every folders which will allow user to set the behavior of how folders are/should be displayed. And forget it then. Thanks.
High
High
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Detailed informations about USB-devices
"USB-Controller" in the device manager does not give satisfyingly informations about connected USB-devices.
Make more clearly which USB-device is connected by displaying it's name (either brand or user given), it's cnnection type (USB1/USB2/USB3) etc. .
Medium
High
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IE Download animation
the IE download animation is pretty old "globe, paper and folder". The icon is jaggy and not clear either.
time to update the animation to something fresh.
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Low
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Registry Editor Icon Outdated
Registry Editor and Windows Help Program icon outdated, it wasn't updated since Windows 9x (95/98/...).
Still existed in Windows 7.
Update new icons.
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"Look & Feel" of Control Panel items is all over the place
For some reason, someone decided that it was "OK" to allow every Control Panel item have an entirely different User Interface.
- Some are standard Dialogs.
- Some are "explorer" windows with a left-side "task (more...)
Change Control Panel configurations to use a common UI.
Suggestions:
- Simple tree-view like MMC
- Office 2007 style ie "Word Options" (just add icons)
- Even an Outlook style interface could work
Medium
Medium
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Volume Mixer gone mad
The background of the volume mixer sometimes is black.
MS knows of that problem but didn't fix it until now.
Such UI glitches must be avoided, that's embarassing!
Medium
Medium
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Advanced File Attributes
Advanced Attributes in the Properties dialog for files still has a Windows 98-era icon.
The best way to deal with this is by revamping the entire UI by which file properties are displayed–hopefully learning from media management programs; but otherwise, the icon just needs to be updated.
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Low
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Recycle Bin and Delete file dialogs need updating
The Recycle Bin dialogs don't match other Vista dialogs. Vista dialogs have a white background, with a title message in blue and a grey bar at the bottom along with the buttons.
Update them. The bottom one is how (I think) it should look.
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Low
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Internet Explorer page properties icon
Icon in ‘Properties’ dialog of web page in Internet Explorer (File Menu -> Properties) is prehistoric.
Get a new icon in there.
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Low
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Legacy control panel applets
Many of the control panels options are XP-style applets (called "property sheets", ie: Windows Firewall Settings, Sound Settings), living side-by-side with the new integrated pages, which provide a familiar navigation pattern and help guide (more...)
Redesign the legacy property sheets in the control panel as task flow pages.
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Medium
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Menu Bars
Every single application, framework, etc has it's own way of drawing menu bars. Some have animations (ie: File Explorer), some don't (Internet Explorer). Some do mouse tracking painting the background blue (both Explorers), most apply a bevel (more...)
Set a single design in stone, and use it everywhere.
Yeah, it's a huge task. You buried yourself there.
Medium
Low
Not fixed
quick launch in taskbar issue
when customizing quick launch it doesn't appear correctly when locking it "see pics unlock/lock". Also empty space appear between the icon and the arrow. Quick launch UI menu should be updated.
need a quick fix and updated Quick Launch UI menu look at pics
Medium
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Rejected