FileOpenSave dialog box not showing file location

IAmDJR · Mar 16, 2025

Hi everyone,

I'm experiencing an issue with the standard FileSaveOpen dialog box used for opening, saving, or saving as in an application.

Normally, the folder directory appears at the top under the dialog title, but it's missing:

But now, the dialog box appears differently:

How can I fix this?

Thanks in advance!

Edwin · Mar 16, 2025

IAmDJR said:
But now, the dialog box appears differently:

Probably because Galleria is not an actual destination. Choose another folder from the left column.

IAmDJR · Mar 17, 2025

Edwin said:
Probably because Galleria is not an actual destination. Choose another folder from the left column.

No, I'm using the italian localization. This also occurs when I choose another folder from the left column.

Edwin · Mar 17, 2025

IAmDJR said:
No, I'm using the italian localization.

I realize that, I was merely pointing out that Gallery is a virtual folder and not an actual destination folder...

IAmDJR said:
This also occurs when I choose another folder from the left column.

Hmmm..., I'm trying to replicate the issue, not havin any luck though...

dacrone · Mar 17, 2025

go to:
"C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows"
cut the "UsrClass.dat" file and paste it somewhere else. reboot.
try saving something again and see if it is fixed. (just dont delete the file until testing. if it does not resolve it, no reason to recreate it)

IAmDJR · Mar 17, 2025

dacrone said:
go to:
"C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows"
cut the "UsrClass.dat" file and paste it somewhere else. reboot.
try saving something again and see if it is fixed. (just dont delete the file until testing. if it does not resolve it, no reason to recreate it)

Thanks, it worked.

IAmDJR · Mar 18, 2025

dacrone said:
go to:
"C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows"
cut the "UsrClass.dat" file and paste it somewhere else. reboot.
try saving something again and see if it is fixed. (just dont delete the file until testing. if it does not resolve it, no reason to recreate it)

Sorry for the reopening the thread again. Regenerating a new UsrClass.dat file mess up context menu and other GUI parts. Is there a way to edit just edit the part related to the Save Dialog?

dacrone · Mar 18, 2025

IAmDJR said:
Sorry for the reopening the thread again. Regenerating a new UsrClass.dat file mess up context menu and other GUI parts. Is there a way to edit just edit the part related to the Save Dialog?

did you back it up first as i recommended?

IAmDJR · Mar 18, 2025

dacrone said:
did you back it up first as i recommended?

Yes fortunately, and I reverted to the original file. However, I still couldn't fix the Save Dialog title.

LesFerch · Mar 18, 2025

Have you already tried Folder Options > View > Reset Folders?

Edit: On second thought, that's unlikely to help with dialog views. You could try resetting all views using the batch file in this tutorial or use WinSetView to set your preferred folder view defaults (it will clear out all existing folder view entries including dialogs).

dacrone · Mar 18, 2025

IAmDJR said:
Yes fortunately, and I reverted to the original file. However, I still couldn't fix the Save Dialog title.

curious.. do you have any mod software running (windhawk, sab, etc)?

IAmDJR · Mar 19, 2025

dacrone said:
curious.. do you have any mod software running (windhawk, sab, etc)?

Only Winaero Tweaker.

IAmDJR · Mar 19, 2025

LesFerch said:
Edit: On second thought, that's unlikely to help with dialog views. You could try resetting all views using the batch file in this tutorial or use WinSetView to set your preferred folder view defaults (it will clear out all existing folder view entries including dialogs).

No luck with those tools.

LesFerch · Mar 19, 2025

So far, all we know for sure is that the issue is within HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Classes. Maybe try deleting the keys listed below (be sure to keep a backup):

Potentially Relevant CLSIDs in HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID

Explorer's Address Band
- {01E04581-4EEE-11D0-BFE9-00AA005B4383}
- This CLSID represents the Address Band, which is responsible for the address bar in Windows Explorer and file dialogs.
Breadcrumb Bar (modern address bar)
- {43ABF98B-89B8-472D-B9CE-E69B8229F019}
- This CLSID corresponds to the breadcrumb navigation bar used in modern file dialogs.
File Dialog CLSID (Common Item Dialog)
- {DC1C5A9C-E88A-4dde-A5A1-60F82A20AEF7}
- This CLSID is for the Common Item Dialog, which is used in modern Open/Save dialogs.
Windows Explorer (Primary CLSID)
- {EFA24E61-B078-11d0-89E4-00C04FC9E26E}
- This is the main Explorer control panel CLSID.
File Dialog Customization Settings
- {EEC97550-47A9-11CF-96C6-444553540000}
- Related to UI customizations, including file dialogs.

IAmDJR · Mar 20, 2025

LesFerch said:
So far, all we know for sure is that the issue is within HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Classes. Maybe try deleting the keys listed below (be sure to keep a backup):

Potentially Relevant CLSIDs in HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID

Explorer's Address Band

{01E04581-4EEE-11D0-BFE9-00AA005B4383}

This CLSID represents the Address Band, which is responsible for the address bar in Windows Explorer and file dialogs.

Breadcrumb Bar (modern address bar)

{43ABF98B-89B8-472D-B9CE-E69B8229F019}

This CLSID corresponds to the breadcrumb navigation bar used in modern file dialogs.

File Dialog CLSID (Common Item Dialog)

{DC1C5A9C-E88A-4dde-A5A1-60F82A20AEF7}

This CLSID is for the Common Item Dialog, which is used in modern Open/Save dialogs.

Windows Explorer (Primary CLSID)

{EFA24E61-B078-11d0-89E4-00C04FC9E26E}

This is the main Explorer control panel CLSID.

File Dialog Customization Settings

{EEC97550-47A9-11CF-96C6-444553540000}

Related to UI customizations, including file dialogs.

None of these exist strangely.

LesFerch · Mar 21, 2025

IAmDJR said:
None of these exist strangely.

It seems the AI answer included CLSIDs that only exist in HKLM. Sorry for the bum steer.

dacrone · Mar 21, 2025

IAmDJR said:
None of these exist strangely.

just for testing purposes, run Windhawk in Portable mode (no need to install anything). and run the mod:
.https://windhawk.net/mods/modernize-folder-picker-dialog

just to see if the nav bar shows then

Spunk · Mar 21, 2025

This is a Windows 7 setting

Go to the toolbar to Organize.
Take the drop down arrow choose
Layout/Menu Bar

IAmDJR · Mar 23, 2025

Spunk said:
Layout/Menu Bar

It's not available. (Grayed out)

IAmDJR · Mar 23, 2025

dacrone said:
just for testing purposes, run Windhawk in Portable mode (no need to install anything). and run the mod:
.https://windhawk.net/mods/modernize-folder-picker-dialog

just to see if the nav bar shows then

No luck

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