Windows 11 Windows 11 File Explorer bugs and unwanted features

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When I access File Explorer, either directly or via an MS Office application like Word (eg via 'Save As') it frequently (but not always) switches almost immediately to the desktop. I can get back to the folder I want by hitting the 'back' button, but this is deeply irritating. I've ended up saving files to my desktop rather than to the required folder if I haven't noticed the switch.Also, the Windows 11 File Explorer seems to have prevented access to, and sorting by, metadata tags like 'date taken' for pictures or 'album artist' for music files. Why, and can I get this feature back?If I want t

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