List possible filenames in Open File dialog box


  1. Posts : 2
    windows 7 64-bit
       #1

    List possible filenames in Open File dialog box


    Hi All,
    Since new in Windows 7, whenever I have an Open File dialog box and I start typing into the filename field, it displays all possible filenames that match what I've typed so far.
    Now this function is gone, I must have unknowingly changed some setting (or maybe updates did). How do I get it back?

    Note: I'm not talking about "recent files" with the arrow button to drop them down; but matching filenames that drop down automatically.
    For instance, in an Open File dialog box (any program - not just MS) if say I start typing P files drop down:
    PA1
    PA2
    PA3
    PB1
    PB2
    PB3
    etc.
    If I continue typing B then only the PB files are left, drop down list is now only
    PB1
    PB2
    PB3

    Thanks in anticipation,
    Rob
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  2. Posts : 1,025
    Linux Lite 3.2 x64; Windows 7, 8.1
       #2

    Check out Internet Options / Advanced / Browsing / Use inline AutoComplete in file explorer....
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 2
    windows 7 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    That's fixed it.
    Thank-you.
      My Computer


 

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