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Discus and support Cannot access any files on Windows 10. File Explorer is not working at all. in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I've recently run into a problem where I am unable to access any files on my computer. Whether it be: Uploading a file onto a browser -> Browser... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by JorgeMunoz6, Jan 19, 2021.

  1. JORGEMUNOZ6
    JorgeMunoz6 Win User

    Cannot access any files on Windows 10. File Explorer is not working at all.


    I've recently run into a problem where I am unable to access any files on my computer. Whether it be:

    • Uploading a file onto a browser -> Browser freezes then crashes
    • Opening File Explorer -> Opens, then proceeds to show "Not Responding" message
    • Clicking "Show file location" -> Computer freezes, main Windows 10 UI seems to reset

    I have tried restarting File Explorer numerous ways, I've shut down my computer and restarted it several times, I don't know what to do. Any help or guidance would be appreciated.

    :)
     
    JorgeMunoz6, Jan 19, 2021
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  2. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    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.
     
    Ahhzz, Jan 19, 2021
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  3. WILLIAM L HURLEY
    William L Hurley Win User
    File Explorer/Quick Access

    I recently started having a problem with File Explorer and Quick Access. When I start my computer, all works fine but then gradually the files as listed in File Explorer and Quick Access start to disappear and soon there are none present. I need to
    restart and again they are there but also again they start to disappear. Has anyone else had this problem and any suggestion to correct? Thanks/

    Moved from: Windows 10 / Ease of access / PC
     
    William L Hurley, Jan 19, 2021
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  4. GENO368
    geno368 Win User

    Cannot access any files on Windows 10. File Explorer is not working at all.

    Some files listed in Windows Explorer are blue font

    I seem to have run out of room on a Windows XP Pro system. I tried to defrag but don't have but 7% room available. I looked in Windows Explorer to try to find some huge files that might be corrupt and I see a few that are listed in blue. What does that mean? I have not compressed anything on purpose. Thanks
     
    geno368, Jan 19, 2021
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