Windows 10: Downloads folder not opening even after resetting file explorer

Discus and support Downloads folder not opening even after resetting file explorer in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; My downloads folder is not opening and comes up with the error message 'working on it'.I have tried the following but none have worked:I have tried... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Maggie Allen, Mar 21, 2025.

  1. Downloads folder not opening even after resetting file explorer


    My downloads folder is not opening and comes up with the error message 'working on it'.I have tried the following but none have worked:I have tried restarting Windows ExplorerI have tried clearing its Quick Access featureI have tried restoring to default locationI have restoring File Explorer using the following commands:del /f /s /q /a "%AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\AutomaticDestinations\*"del /f /s /q /a "%AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\CustomDestinations\*"What else can I do to fix this issue? Thanks in advance for your help.

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    Maggie Allen, Mar 21, 2025
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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, Mar 21, 2025
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  3. Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Mar 21, 2025
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  4. Kreij Win User

    Downloads folder not opening even after resetting file explorer

    How to make vista display same icon size for all opened folders in explorer ?

    Some suggestions
     
    Kreij, Mar 21, 2025
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