Windows 10: Cannot open folders in File Explorer outside of Safe Mode

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    Cannot open folders in File Explorer outside of Safe Mode


    Hi!Since yesterday, I have been unable to open folders through the File Explorer on my Windows 11 installation. Double-clicking or right-clicking folders causes the File Explorer window to freeze same behavior for the Windows desktop. Using other means to navigate folders such as command prompt or Visual Studio Code functions normally; opening files or running applications works normally as well.What I've tried so far:Run SFC Scan & DISM -> some errors were found, but could be fixed; scans turn up clean now.Clear the File Explorer history -> no improvement.Disable non-Microsoft s

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