Windows 10: Can't click a file or folder in file explorer

Discus and support Can't click a file or folder in file explorer in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; When i tried to open any file docx, png, jpg, etc, my cursor started loading continuously until i close the file explorer window. Then i searched on... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by SamuelPurnomo, Aug 20, 2021.

  1. Can't click a file or folder in file explorer


    When i tried to open any file docx, png, jpg, etc, my cursor started loading continuously until i close the file explorer window. Then i searched on windows search for Command Prompt and when i click "Run as administrator" it wont open. But if you clicked "Open" it showed up but not as administrator. So in this condition, i couldn't open any file from windows explorer and open Command prompt as administrator. I've tried restarting the file explorer from Task Manager but it still doesn't work. Can someone help me what to do?

    :)
     
    SamuelPurnomo, Aug 20, 2021
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  2. Files remain in original folder after moving them to new folder in file explorer

    Hi,

    The issue that you’ve encountered regarding the File Explorer may be caused by some configuration or files mismatched. To sort out your concern, we suggest that you reset the folder settings from the
    Folder Options. This will reboot the folder’s preferences to its default state and remove any possible software conflict. To do this, you may follow these steps:

    • Click Start, type File Explorer, and press
      Enter
      .
    • On the File Explorer window, click the View tab > Options > Change folder and search options > View.
    • Under the Folder views section, click Reset Folders, and then select
      Yes to confirm.
    • Once you’re done, click OK, and then check if the issue persists.

    Note: This process will remove the list of files that you recently opened.


    Let us know if the suggestion works for you.
     
    Joseph Ban, Aug 20, 2021
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  3. I have added the file count column to my folder in File Explorer. However, the actual file count is not displaying.

    Hi Loren,

    I appreciate if you could answer a
    few questions to narrow down the issue and to provide you better assistance.

    • How did you added file count column for folders in File Explorer? What are the steps did you followed?
    • When you say, "actual file count is not displaying" is this issue specific to any folder or happening with all folders?
    • Have you installed any third party anti-virus on your system?
    Meanwhile, I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if this helps.

    • Open File Explorer.
    • Click on View from navigation pane and choose Detail pane.
    Write to us with the above information and status of the issue to assist you further.

    Thank You.
     
    ThofikhAhamad, Aug 20, 2021
    #3
  4. dark2099 Win User

    Can't click a file or folder in file explorer

    Generating a .txt based file list in Windows 7

    I want to be able to generate a .txt file that lists all the files and folders in a specific folder on my PC, but don't know the name of any programs that do that. Searched on google a bit and came up with this guide, but it's for XP and I can't seem to find some of the folder options to modify the .bat file. Any suggestions? Thanks

    http://www.theeldergeek.com/file_list_generator.htm

    EDIT: The .bat file will do what I want if it is in the folder I want to do it in, but the option I want to add is having the right click option that it shows.
     
    dark2099, Aug 20, 2021
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