Windows 10: Cannot Open Network In Windows Explorer

Weird problem. In windows explorer, if I click on the "network" link, the loadbar makes it to the "x" and then hangs. Same thing happens if I go through control panel - Network and Internet - View network computers and devices.

If I manually type in a computer on the network into the address bar (ie. \\[computername]), it works fine. I can also access the computer in question over the network on other computers fine as well.

I'd done a restart of Explorer through task manager, a reboot, and a full shut down. Nothing has worked.

As of now, it's not a big deal, but still annoying.

Thanks for any help.

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Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.

 

Unable to open internet explorer

Hi Maria,

The issue occur due to connection problem to your PC. In order for us to assist you, please answer the questions below:

• Were there any error messages?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

To isolate the issue, we also suggest to check this thread and look for Morris subba answer:

Internet explorer won't open in Windows 10. It contains troubleshooting steps pertaining to the issue.

We look forward to your response.

 

Windows Explorer Replacement?

are you running IE7? if not that wouold be my first suggestion,upgrade to ie7 that can fix some stability issues with windows explorer