The Details tab for a file is handy when you want to find important info such as file size, type, modified date, etc. However, sometimes Windows may not display the details tab when you go to a file’s property. As a result, you cannot get to see these extra details. This post will show you what you need to do if the Details tab is missing in the Properties window of a file in Windows 11/10.
Fix Details Tab missing in the Properties window in Windows 11
Before you move to any fixes, ensure you are trying to access the details tab for files and not folders. As for folders, there is no details tab under the properties menu.
- Modify Registry
- Run DISM & SFC
- System Restore
- Create a new user account
You will need an admin account for some of these suggestions.
1] Modify Registry
Modifying the Registry would be the easiest way to return the missing details tab. The Registry system contains a hierarchical database that stores low-level settings for the Microsoft Windows operating system and applications that use the Registry. As a result, you can tweak these settings as per your requirements.
However, it is recommended that you take a backup of your registry settings before making any changes. Once ready, follow these steps:
Press Windows Key + R to launch Run.
Type regedit and press Enter.
Navigate to the following path:
Computer\HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\PropertySheetHandlers
Now, on the left pane, ensure that a subkey named {883373C3-BF89-11D1-BE35-080036B11A03} exists.
If it doesn’t exist, right-click on PropertySheetHandlers and select New > Key.
Name it {883373C3-BF89-11D1-BE35-080036B11A03}.
Once done, reboot your PC and check whether the missing details tab appears.
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2] Run DISM & SFC
There is also a good chance that some system files are corrupted or missing. As a result, you are not getting the details tab under file properties. However, these can easily be fixed by running DISM and SFC scans.
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3] System Restore
If you have created a system restore point at a point in time, you can use it to fix your computer. You can revert your computer state to the previous time you created the system restore through system restore. So, if the issue has appeared recently, it can fix it.
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4] Create a new user account
There is a high chance that your account got corrupted, causing the missing details tab issue. To fix this, you can create a new user account on your Windows computer and see if it solves the problem. To do this, follow these steps:
- Press Windows Key + I to go to Settings.
- Navigate to Accounts > Other users.
- Click on Add account.
- Next, click on I don’t have this person’s sign-in information.
- Select Add a user without a Microsoft account.
- Next, fill in all the details like username and password, and click Next.
- Finally, from Accounts > Other users, click on Change account type and then switch to your newly created account.
Once you have logged into your account, you must right-click on a file and check if you see the missing details tab. If so, you can move your data and settings from your old account to your new user account.
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The above steps should help you fix the Details tab missing in the Properties window on a Windows PC. However, before making any changes to the registry settings or performing a full restore, take proper backup to avoid any mess later.
How do you view File Details in Windows?
The easiest way is to right-click on the file or folder icon and select Properties from the context menu that appears. Another quick way to access the properties is to select the file or folder and press the Alt and Enter keys simultaneously. This will open the Properties dialog box, where you can find information about the file or folder’s size, location, creation date, and more.
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How do I change the Details of a file in Windows?
To view the document properties, click the File tab and select the Info option. If you want to add or modify any properties, hover your mouse over the property and enter the new information. However, for some metadata like Author, you’ll have to right-click on the property and choose Edit or Remove option.
