Many Windows 11 users have complained they cant turn checkbox usage off in File Explorer.
When the app is open, each item has a strange checkbox next to it.
If restarting File Explorer and rebooting your machine failed to solve the problem, follow the troubleshooting steps below.
Basically, the OS ignores your prefs and displays check boxes next to all items listed under File Explorer.
As a workaround, it’s possible for you to disable Tablet Mode.
Create a New User Account
see if this problem affects new user accounts as well.
If this checkbox issue is really that annoying to you, roll back to Windows 10.
After upgrading to Windows 11, there is a 10-day window during which you candowngrade to Windows 10.
Navigate toSettings, selectSystem, and click onRecovery.
Then, select theGo backbutton.
Wait for a few minutes, kickstart your rig, and install Windows 11 again.
Then, edit your Registry configs and disable AutoCheckSelect.
Additionally, create a new user account.
If the issue persists, downgrade to Windows 10, reset your machine, and reinstall Windows 11.
