If you notice that when you press the F5 key on the keyboard in Windows PE mode of Windows 10, the list of folders and files in File Explorer does not refresh, this publication is intended to help you. In this article, we will introduce the workaround that you can try to help you fix the problem.
Let’s take a look at a typical scenario where you may encounter this anomaly.
- You start Windows 10 in Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE) mode.
- You then create a folder or rename a folder and press the F5 key.
- In this scenario, the list of folders and files in File Explorer does not refresh.
F5 does not refresh Explorer in Windows PE mode
If you are having this problem on your Windows 10 system, you can try one of the recommended workarounds below to fix the problem.
To refresh the folder and the file list in File Explorer, use one of the following methods:
- Click on another folder, then on the previous folder.
- Move the mouse cursor over the folder and the file list.
Windows PE (WinPE)
Windows PE (WinPE) for Windows 10 is a small operating system used to install, deploy, and repair Windows 10 for desktop editions (Home, Pro, Enterprise, and Education), Windows Server, and other Windows operating systems .
From Windows PE, you can:
- Configure your hard drive before installing Windows.
- Install Windows using applications or scripts from a network or a local drive.
- Capture and apply Windows images.
- Modify / troubleshoot the Windows operating system when it is not running / online.
- Configure automatic recovery tools.
- Recover data from non-bootable devices.
- Add your own shell or custom GUI to automate this type of task.
WinPE is intended to replace MS-DOS boot disks and can be booted via a USB key, PXE, iPXE, CD-ROM or hard drive.
WinPE is not a versatile operating system and cannot be used as a production operating system. It is widely available for free via the Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK).
