Windows 10: Windows automatically hides software and file explorer but still runs in task manager?

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  1. Windows automatically hides software and file explorer but still runs in task manager?


    Hi, I don't know what's going on with my windows, but recently when I open 2 or 3 browsers at the same time to work, it will suddenly hide my previous browser, although when checking in task manager it is still running. For example, I open Edge with 5 active tabs, then open Chrome, then Edge suddenly disappears, when I reopen it, all 5 tabs disappear, but in task manager, they are still running. Then to restore, I press ctrl + shift + a in Edge and click on 1 tab, it will show all 5 of my tabs again, and make the Edge tab I just opened disappear???? still running in task manager with the

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    asdz4xc12z12, Jun 3, 2025 at 4:32 AM
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  2. windows explorer does not refresh automatically

    Hi,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps to end windows explorer task and start it in task manager and check whether the issue persists or not.

    • Right click on the “Taskbar” and click on “task manager”.
    • Under the “processes” tab locate for “Windows explorer”.
    • Right click on it and click on “End task”.
    • Then go to “File” option and click on “Run new task”.
    • Enter as “explorer.exe” and click on “ok”.

    Hope this information is helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

     
    Karthicka_R, Jun 3, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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  3. Blank window in File Explorer and Task Manager after installing Anniversary Update on Windows 10

    Hi Lily,

    Do let us know if you are able to see any error message/ error code while trying to access File Explorer and Task Manager?

    [*]Let us try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.
    [*]
    Step 1: End the Windows Explorer process and create the new one.

    • Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc, under Process
      tab, search for Windows Explorer.
    • Right click on it and click on End task.
    • Click on File in the Task Manager
      at top left corner of the window and select Run new task.
    • Type explorer.exe and click on Ok.

    Step 2: Run SFC scan.

    System File Checker is a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted files. If a
    Windows Resource Protection (WRP) file is missing or is corrupted, Windows may not behave as expected.

    Follow the below steps:


    • Right click on the Start button, click on
      Command Prompt (Admin).

    • Type “sfc /scannow” without the quotes and hit
      Enter.

    • After the scan, restart the computer and check for the issue.

    Step 3: Run Memory Diagnostic Tool.

    Follow the below steps:

    • Press Windows key and type
      Memory Diagnostic
      .
    • Select Windows Memory Diagnostics
      and click on Restart now and check for problems.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions.

    Hope it helps. Kindly update the status of accessing File Explorer and Task Manager for further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Jun 3, 2025 at 4:35 AM
    #3
  4. Xylee Del Win User

    Windows automatically hides software and file explorer but still runs in task manager?

    windows explorer

    Hi,

    This issue may have occurred due to a software conflict. We suggest that you follow the steps below on how to refresh the Windows Explorer to correct this issue:

    • While your Windows Explorer is open, right click on the Windows icon
      and select Task Manager.
    • On the task Manager window, under the Processes tab, look for
      Windows Explorer.
    • Highlight Windows Explorer and click Restart at the bottom right corner of the Task Manager window.
    • The Windows Explorer will close automatically. Close the Task Manager. Open the Windows Explorer and check if the issue is gone.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
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