Windows 10: Cannot Add New Files on File Explorer

Discus and support Cannot Add New Files on File Explorer in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I must have changed a setting, but I now cannot right click and add sub directories to my files on File explorer. The option is missing. Can anyone... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by LindaBressler, Aug 15, 2021.

  1. Cannot Add New Files on File Explorer


    I must have changed a setting, but I now cannot right click and add sub directories to my files on File explorer. The option is missing. Can anyone help?

    :)
     
    LindaBressler, Aug 15, 2021
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  2. temp02 Win User

    Windows Explorer crashing due to large files

    It's an .exe right? Explorer probably read its icon (to a cache) when it was a "small" file and now call the quits when it finds "such a big" file.

    If you want to delete it, use the console after killing explorer, you can run the console from TaskManager (Application -> New Task -> cmd). You might want to try copy the file to a different location (copy, not cut) and see if explorer can handle it in the new location before deleting it.
     
    temp02, Aug 15, 2021
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  3. J. Raúl Win User
    File Explorer not responding problem.

    Try this steps because I think it's related with quick access in file explorer:

    1. Open a new Explorer window.
    2. Click View in the ribbon.
    3. Click Options.
    4. Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    5. Click OK.
    Now it should hopefully work fine.
     
    J. Raúl, Aug 15, 2021
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  4. Cannot Add New Files on File Explorer

    File explorer

    Hi Mick,

    I am sorry to know that the File Explorer is not working on the Taskbar.

    I suggest you to right-click on it to unpin it from the task bar.

    Then search for File Explorer in Search. Then right-click on it to Pin it to Taskbar.

    If the issue persists, try the steps below.


    • Type CMD in Search. Right click on it to run as an administrator.

    • Type the following 4 commands at the Command prompt:
    dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

    sfc /scannow

    powershell

    Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers |Where-Object {$_.InstallLocation -like "*SystemApps*"} | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}


    • Close the CMD window.

    • Check to see if the issue is resolved. If not, restart the PC.
    Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    Kalpana Shankarappa, Aug 15, 2021
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