More IT woes - Win 11 knackered File Explorer

I don't think it will be this, but check view, show, navigation pane: 

You’ll need to explain in detail what Google advice you followed and what you mean by “worse”. 

Can you see it in C:\users\gobuchul ?

If so right click and “Pin to Quick access”

I would try downloading the Win11 installation files and doing a repair installation (i.e. keep files and settings).

I wouldn't.

If you open a browser, press ctrl-J to open your downloaded files list, then click Open In Folder next to one of them that should open your Downloads folder.

@gobuchul Do you want me to look at this tomorrow evening for you?  It's probably something a) trivial to fix if I'm looking at it and b) a pain in the arse to play if-this-then-that for the next fortnight otherwise.

@Cougar I sent you 2 dm's then reached my limit! There doesn't seem to start a new line without sending?

The downloads folder has disappeared from the folder tree and all other folders that were in the tree are now the user folder on a C drive. 

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Posted by: gobuchul

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There doesn't seem to start a new line without sending?

In most cases, Shift+Enter works.

Downloads, etc, usually live on the C drive under the user name.

I don't know what you mean by Folder Tree. Is that something like "frequently used folders"? Click the 3 dots on the right of the menu bar, go  Options and see if it's ticked.

O how much does windows suck these days ....o let me count the ways.

Posted by: gobuchul

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I sent you 2 dm's then reached my limit! There doesn't seem to start a new line without sending?

I'm going to DM you my phone number.  If you're free this evening then WhatsApp me if you can, or give me a call after about 8pm.

Download "QuickSupport" from here first.  It'll allow you to show me what you're seeing.

Wow ⚡🐆