Windows 10: After Creators Update: Cant open Windows Explorer, themes problem

So I downloaded the new Creators Update over night and in the morning I tried logging into my account. First I had some problems logging in but I eventually managed to fix them.

Then, as I log in, all that I get is a black screen and the only way to open apps is via Task Manager. When I try running "explorer.exe" through it, a small window called Personalized Settings briefly pops up and a process called "Windows Problem Reporting" as well, but they closed in a second or two and that's it.

I recon this is a problem with with a theme I have installed and that it doesn't support the new update, like a fool I forgot to set up a Restore point before updating. Tried updating the GPU driver, doesn't help.

Windows starts normally in Safe Mode except I cant access Settings/Personalize/Themes. The window closes right away. Tried deleting the themes files and running the standard "aero.theme" but it doesn't work.

Anyone here able to help me reset the theme or you think my only option is reinstalling Windows? Or you think maybe it's a different problem altogether?

Thanks

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Windows Explorer crashes when loading theme files

Hello.

Thank you for your answer.

The computer did not crash. Only Explorer hung and restarted when this happened. I was still able to use my computer normally after the crash.

The theme that i was trying to use, works with Windows 10, but that is not the issue. Even if i opened the Windows themes folder, explorer would just han and restart. Yes, the built-in Windows themes folder makes Explorer crash.

I upgraded my computer to Windows 10 Creators update the day before this happened.

I have tried applying the theme in Safe Mode, and the exact same thing happens.

Anything else i can try other than a reformat?

 

After upgradign from windows7 to windows10, I cant access my explorer, after 30-40 secs after opened explorer its closing automatically

Hi, I updated my PC from windows7 to windows10, now I cant access my explorer, after 30-40 secs after opened explorer its closing automatically. Also settings have same problem. Help me please.

Original Title :windows 10 update bugs

 

Hi, I would suggest you roll back to the previous version.
Go Back to the Previous Version of Windows in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Installation Upgrade Tutorials

A system restore point would have been irrelevant, as these, being useless after an upgrade, are deleted.

Having a disk image (which we strongly and repeatedly recommend) is the way to go - Macrium Reflect (free) + its boot medium + external disk for images.

So, try going back to the previous build, and then cleaning up any unwanted programs, themes, GUI modifications.
Assuming you manage that successfully, create your first disk image ('Windows backup' in Macrium - all the windows partitions should be selected for you.

Then try upgrading again.

I recommend you create a bootable CU medium, for
a. retries
b. upgrading other PCs
c. repair features.
d. future clean install.

Saves repeat downloads and time.

You can prepare your Macrium Reflect related items and CU boot medium, meanwhile someone else may have a brilliant fix for you.

 

I managed to go back to the previous build, removed the themes and modifications. Gonna try to reupdate tonight. *Biggrin

 

Good.. make sure you use Macrium - a few people end up with unbootable PCs on upgrading.