Windows 10: Can't open file explorer on second monitor

So i'm using windows 10 on my surface laptop and i have it connected to my tv by hdmi. For the most part it's working great but i'm having a bit of trouble with one thing. On my tv i'm not able to open file explorer. Whenever i click it it just opens on my main laptop.

Is there some setting i can change to fix this ?

Thanks.

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windows 10 file explorer opens for a split second then crashes

This problem occurs if I try opening any folder or file explorer itself for example:

• an existing file folder with files in it that is on my desktop,
• opening the file explorer from the taskbar (I have since unpinned it as this was suggested as a fix in some forums)
• opening file explorer using the start menu
• opening file explorer using the windows key + E

In each case the explorer dialogue box will pop up momentarily then disappear again (perhaps a second or 2 sometimes, other times just a flash.)

So far I have tried:

• ensuring that windows 10 is totally up to date
• run the sfc scannow - this came up with no error found
• made sure that the settings for file explorer were set to opening at 'this pc'

I am absolutely out of ideas. Can someone please help?

 

Files on extended monitor not opening

Hello,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand your concerns with opening files in second monitor. I will be glad to assist you with your issue.

I suggest you to follow the steps from the below link and check if it helps:

To open a Pdf file on the second monitor


Let us know if it helps. We will be glad to assist you further.

Thank you.

 

file explorer - cant drag to second window

Hi,

There are several factors that may trigger this issue including your settings or even recent changes to your computer. In order for us to efficiently assist you, we just have few questions
for you:

• 
  Were there any changes made to your computer prior to the issue?
  
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  When you say you cannot drag file explorer on the "second Windows", are you referring to a second monitor?
  
• 
  What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
  

Regards.