Windows 10: Windows Explorer doesn't work from Win+E or Taskbar

Discus and support Windows Explorer doesn't work from Win+E or Taskbar in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; When I use Win+E or click on the Explorer icon in the task bar, I get a message saying "Explorer.exe This file does not have an app associated with... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by The Doctor T, Feb 27, 2020.

  1. Windows Explorer doesn't work from Win+E or Taskbar


    When I use Win+E or click on the Explorer icon in the task bar, I get a message saying "Explorer.exe This file does not have an app associated with it for performing this action. Please install an app or, if one is already installed, create an association in te Default Apps Settings page"

    I have tried to do this but the instructins don't seem to make sense.


    Explorer its self seems to work OK from going through right click on the One Drive icon and show folder, or in Office programs etc, just not from taskbar or Win+E.


    Help ratefully recieved please.

    :)
     
    The Doctor T, Feb 27, 2020
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  2. BetoLP Win User

    Windows doesn`t start. Authomatic repair doesn`t work.

    Thanks again!!

    I`m sorry I had not noticed that the text on the picture was in spanish. It says that windows has replaced some damaged clusters in "name" file and "directory". Then, at the end "an unspecified error occurred (75736e6a726e6c2e 4f6)".

    I`ll do it and I`ll be updating this thread when I have the report.

    - - - Updated - - -

    I ran SeaTools. These are the results:

    Windows Explorer doesn't work from Win+E or Taskbar [​IMG]


    Does it mean my HDD is useless?
     
    BetoLP, Feb 27, 2020
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    After I installed Win 10 my CD ROM doesn`t work any longer. Does somebody have an solution?
     
    geirrykhus, Feb 27, 2020
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  4. Arun B J Win User

    Windows Explorer doesn't work from Win+E or Taskbar

    Cannot launch File Explorer from taskbar in Windows 10

    Hi Juzzy,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

    • First unpin the File Explorer from the task bar.
    • Press Windows + E.
    • And right click on File Explorer in the taskbar.
    • And Pin the File Explorer to Taskbar and Check if it helps.

    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.
     
    Arun B J, Feb 27, 2020
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