Windows 10: Explorer opens by itself

Discus and support Explorer opens by itself in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Always to the same place, the root of one of my network drives. When it happens I am using Chrome and reading something. Most likely the NY Times.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by RonNewYork, Feb 15, 2018.

  1. Explorer opens by itself


    Always to the same place, the root of one of my network drives.

    When it happens I am using Chrome and reading something. Most likely the NY Times. Nothing is seemingly downloaded. There are no other user sessions besides my own.

    The OS is Windows 10 Enterprise.

    All that happens is the explorer window opens.

    RON

    :)
     
    RonNewYork, Feb 15, 2018
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  2. Internet Explorer opens itself

    Hello,

    To isolate your concern, we'd like to recommend that you perform clean boot and check if the issue still persist. It is performed to start Windows by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. Also, it helps eliminate software conflicts or an update
    or when you run a program in Windows. Check this article
    for more information.

    Update us with the outcome.
     
    Marvin Barc, Feb 15, 2018
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  3. Maria Fab Win User
    Internet Explorer opens itself

    Hi Rebecca,

    Thanks for providing us the initial steps made to resolve the concern. To verify, were there any changes made on the PC/ browser prior to this? Does the issue only occur with Internet Explorer? It might be caused by add-ons being enabled, a possible virus infection,
    or we need to check the settings of the browser. But since your sister did a virus scan, and it found no problems, we're going to try other steps to solve this issue. Refer to the following methods:

    METHOD 1: Turn off add-ons.

    Add-ons are apps that Internet Explorer uses to interact with web content like videos and games. Toolbars and extensions are also types of add-ons. Some common add-ons are Adobe Flash, Quicktime, and Silverlight. See
    Manage add-ons in Internet Explorer 11 for detailed troubleshooting steps.

    METHOD 2: Run the troubleshooter for Internet Explorer to repair software issues automatically.

    First, download the troubleshooter to solve issues with Internet Explorer performance. If it still persists, you may try the
    troubleshooter to repair issues with security and privacy features in Internet Explorer. Check this
    article. After downloading the file, follow the on-screen instructions.

    METHOD 3: Reset Internet Explorer settings.

    Please be reminded that if you reset Internet Explorer settings, all of your favorites, bookmarks, history, and saved passwords will be deleted. To do so, check this
    link. This article will also be helpful to you, see
    Help for Internet Explorer.

    Kindly get back to us with the result, so we could help you if you need further assistance.
     
    Maria Fab, Feb 15, 2018
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  4. Samuria Win User

    Explorer opens by itself

    Internet explorer or file explorer does it do it at set time?
     
    Samuria, Feb 15, 2018
    #4
  5. Not sure. File Explorer. I don't use IE. I use Chrome, mostly.
     
    RonNewYork, Apr 4, 2018
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