Feature:

[bradf69]

What feature or improvement do you think would benefit Files?

1. Make Files my default file manager in win 11
2. Make side bar items sortable

Requirements

• This proposal will accomplish X
• This proposal will accomplish Y
• This proposal will accomplish Z

Files Version

4.0.38.0

Windows Version

10.0.26200.8037

Comments

No response

[Josh65-2201]

Thanks for the feedback, Please make separate issues for different feedback

Make Files my default file manager in win 11

You can already set Files as default. Files settings > Advanced > Set as default

Make side bar items sortable

We're tracking this in the below linked issue. You can check there or click subscribe in the right sidebar for updates.

[bradf69]

Hi on the set Files as default setting in settings-advanced- make default does not work. The slider moves but does NOT lock just snaps back to off. It says it's experimental. Sent with [Proton Mail](https://proton.me/mail/home) secure email.

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[Josh65-2201]

Try the below steps

1. Change UAC (User account control) to or above the 2nd level from the bottom
2. Restart Windows and try change the setting again

If it doesn't turn on after you have done the above then unfortunately you won't be able to use Files as default file manager unless you reinstall Windows.

[bradf69]

looks like I'm out of luck no matter the UAC setting it will not allow me to use as default Thanks anyway Sent with [Proton Mail](https://proton.me/mail/home) secure email.

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On Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 at 6:20 AM, Josh65-2201 ***@***.***> wrote: Josh65-2201 left a comment [(files-community/Files#18347)](#18347 (comment)) Try the below steps - Change UAC (User account control) to or above the 2nd level from the bottom - Restart Windows and try change the setting again If it doesn't turn on after you have done the above then unfortunately you won't be able to use Files as default file manager unless you reinstall Windows. — Reply to this email directly, [view it on GitHub](#18347 (comment)), or [unsubscribe](https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AGE3XLWPU34P6VXKT4MUR7L4UTI6TAVCNFSM6AAAAACXOTDAV2VHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43OSLTON2WKQ3PNVWWK3TUHM2DCOJYGI3DMNBQHE). You are receiving this because you authored the thread.Message ID: ***@***.***>

[yair100]

This usually indicates a permissions issue, can you please upload the log file?

[bradf69]

See attached Sent with [Proton Mail](https://proton.me/mail/home) secure email.

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[bradf69]

Also looking to replace XYPlorer with FILES but I need a couple of things to decide. - Can't find were the file action window is? The window were you see the progress of file actions especially progress of file copy, delete and so on if it's there it doesn't show. Like the file exp. win. See attached pic! - Color text there is none! The tags are GREAT just need to colorize text for certain file types. What are you looking for for a donation? Thanks Sent with [Proton Mail](https://proton.me/mail/home) secure email.

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On Friday, April 10th, 2026 at 12:59 PM, Brad Feuerhelm ***@***.***> wrote: See attached Sent with [Proton Mail](https://proton.me/mail/home) secure email. On Friday, April 10th, 2026 at 10:25 AM, yair100 ***@***.***> wrote: > yair100 left a comment [(files-community/Files#18347)](#18347 (comment)) > > This usually indicates a permissions issue, can you please upload the log file? > > — > Reply to this email directly, [view it on GitHub](#18347 (comment)), or [unsubscribe](https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AGE3XLWX2CBKB27XBYPNONT4VD76FAVCNFSM6AAAAACXOTDAV2VHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43OSLTON2WKQ3PNVWWK3TUHM2DEMRUGQ2DINBZGE). > You are receiving this because you authored the thread.Message ID: ***@***.***>

[Josh65-2201]

Email attachments don't work. You have to click the View on GitHub link at the bottom of the email > Copy and paste or click the add attachment button to select the file > Wait until you don't see uploading in the text > Click the green comment button.

Can't find were the file action window is?

Status center is location at the top right of the window, right of the path bar

Color text there is none! The tags are GREAT just need to colorize text for certain file types.

We're tracking this in #16199 . You can check there or click subscribe in the right sidebar for updates.

[bradf69]

Hi

Thanks for that!

I don't see a way to colorize folders/files a different color is there?

Also comparing to XYplorer your folder size routine is pretty slow.

Computer specs.
AMD CPU Ryzen 8845HS
AMD GPU 780m
Installed RAM 32.0 GB (27.8 GB usable)
HD=nvme

[Josh65-2201]

There isn't, the linked issue is an open feature request to add support for it

[bradf69]

There is one thing.
Having a problem but need to upload video, how large a file can I send you?

[Josh65-2201]

If needed you can zip the video to get the 25mb limit

[bradf69]

Great see attached

2026-04-12 17-38-37.zip