Windows 10: Can't access any files, file explorer stops working after opening, control panel won't open.

Discus and support Can't access any files, file explorer stops working after opening, control panel won't open. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Windows 11 Pro 64bitI have been chasing this rabbit for a couple of days now. When I try to open a folder it will pop up but will become unresponsive,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Manuel Rodriguez5, Feb 3, 2023.

  1. Can't access any files, file explorer stops working after opening, control panel won't open.


    Windows 11 Pro 64bitI have been chasing this rabbit for a couple of days now. When I try to open a folder it will pop up but will become unresponsive, I can't use file explorer as it will do the same thing. I can't save anything, files, and folders show up but cannot access them. The control panel won't open but I have access to updates, windows defender/security. I was able to do a clean-up of temp files which allowed me to do the most recent update. I have ran sfc /scannow and 4% could not perform the requested operation Dism.exe /online /clean-up image /check health /restore health and got

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    Manuel Rodriguez5, Feb 3, 2023
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  2. File Explorer does not open when uploading files

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    a5348295-2c4f-43ad-9550-ca5e6537e716, Feb 3, 2023
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  3. ME_555 Win User
    File Explorer STILL not opening

    Greetings,

    File Explorer has not been opening for at least a month. I have followed Microsoft's given steps in Fix
    File Explorer if it won't open or start
    multiple times with no success. Has anyone found a solution?

    Thanks, Matt
     
    ME_555, Feb 3, 2023
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  4. MikkoSL Win User

    Can't access any files, file explorer stops working after opening, control panel won't open.

    Office files doesn´t open after Win10 update


    After Win10 update, some of office files won´t open.
    Some .docx and .pptx files especially.

    Any hints on this issue?
     
    MikkoSL, Feb 3, 2023
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