Windows 10: Cannot Open %appdata% from Run Window Windows Key + R

Discus and support Cannot Open %appdata% from Run Window Windows Key + R in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; So I go into my Appdata/Roaming folder frequently for changing settings in games. Recently for some reason this is no longer working.The main issue... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Daniel Koester, May 31, 2024.

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    Cannot Open %appdata% from Run Window Windows Key + R


    So I go into my Appdata/Roaming folder frequently for changing settings in games. Recently for some reason this is no longer working.The main issue that I have is that it will show a prompt to "open in an application". It does NOT just open File Explorer immediately anymore. What I did find weird is that if it type just "appdata" in that search field, it brings me to the Appdata folder. But it does not bring me to the Roaming folder right away like %appdata% does.Not sure what I did to my computer that is causing this. I have no idea where to start. I've tried looking at some solutions but non

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    Daniel Koester, May 31, 2024
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