Windows 10: BitLocker crashes File Explorer, Winn 11.

Discus and support BitLocker crashes File Explorer, Winn 11. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Running Win 11, updated, etc. I have an external drive from my previous machine that holds folders/files I'd like to access. Bitlocker asks for the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by LarryGatz, Mar 7, 2025.

  1. LarryGatz Win User

    BitLocker crashes File Explorer, Winn 11.


    Running Win 11, updated, etc. I have an external drive from my previous machine that holds folders/files I'd like to access. Bitlocker asks for the key...I manually input the key, verify I have copied the key correctly, then click "Unlock".Zip, nada, nothing."Unlock" is now frozen, nothing appears to be happening.Questions, is the unlock function immediate or does unlock require an extended run time for access to be available?The only way to unfreeze the system is to unceremoniously pull the drive usb plug from the machine. BitLocker dialog box disappears, and computer is back to "normal".I be

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    LarryGatz, Mar 7, 2025
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  2. Arun B J Win User

    Internet Explorer 11 as well as Edge in Windows 10 crashes

    Hi,



    Thanks for posting your query on 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.

    Step 1: Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with Internet Explorer. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is
    with your Explorer.

    Refer these steps:


    • Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.

    • Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons.

    • Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel.

    • Run the Internet Explorer performance troubleshooter.
    And also refer the link below and check if it helps.

    Internet Explorer help - Microsoft Support



    Step 2: I suggest you to reset the Internet Explorer and check if it helps.

    Refer the below article and check if it helps.

    Change or reset Internet Explorer settings - Microsoft Support

    Reset Internet explorer disclaimer:

    Disclaimer: The Reset Internet Explorer Settings feature might reset security settings or privacy settings that you added to the list of Trusted Sites. The Reset Internet Explorer
    Settings feature might also reset parental control settings. We recommend that you note these sites before you use the Reset Internet Explorer Settings feature.



    Step 3: Clear caches and cookies


    • Open Microsoft EDGE.

    • After that click on (…) “More action” option which is visible at top right side of the browser and you will see “Settings” option.

    • Under “Settings” scroll down and you will see a button “Choose what to clear” under “Clear browsing data” option.

    • Once you click on this option you will see list of feature, Select Cached data and file.

    • Here you need to check the option you want to clear and click “Clear” button.


    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.
     
    Arun B J, Mar 7, 2025
    #2
  3. file explorer crashes

    Effective Way to Solve the File Explorer Crashes Issue

    You can try the following steps:

    1. Tap down the Windows button first to activate the search bar.
    2. After that, in the search bar type control, and then click on the top-most search result, that is on Control Panel.
    3. Next, in the search bar type file.
    4. Now, from the search results click on File Explorer Options.
    5. Then, click on the Clean button.
    6. Lastly, click on Apply and then on OK.

    References: https://www.****/knowledge/solved-windows-10-file-explorer-crash-easy-way/
     
    JuanSmith2, Mar 7, 2025
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  4. Arun B J Win User

    BitLocker crashes File Explorer, Winn 11.

    internet explore 11 on my laptop (win 10) is crashing and unable to restore

    Hi,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



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

    I would suggest you to run the Internet Explorer performance troubleshooter which would tell us the reason behind the issue.

    Follow these steps to run Internet Explorer Performance troubleshooter.


    • Press Windows key + W and type
      troubleshooting.

    • Select Troubleshooting.

    • Select View all on the top left corner.

    • Run Internet Explorer Performance troubleshooter.


    I would also suggest you to refer to the following article and follow the steps given except resetting Internet Explorer. It has various steps to resolve the issue related to Internet Explorer performance.

    What to do when Internet Explorer stops working.

    Internet Explorer help - Microsoft Support



    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.
     
    Arun B J, Mar 7, 2025
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