Windows 10: explorer window closes when i select 2 or more files

Discus and support explorer window closes when i select 2 or more files in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; every time i select 2 or more files and then right-click them, the window i used to select the files closes, the explorer doesnt even crash, its just... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by LF21Hungry, Dec 13, 2023.

  1. LF21HUNGRY
    LF21Hungry Win User

    explorer window closes when i select 2 or more files


    every time i select 2 or more files and then right-click them, the window i used to select the files closes, the explorer doesnt even crash, its just that one window with the files selectedi already tried every tip these 2 posts had in their replies, including the reinstallation of windows 11https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/file-explorer-crashes-when-selecting-multiple/fe3ffb87-ac43-43b2-9ef7-a19dfea68895https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/file-explorer-freezes-when-i-select-files/9d0a5b16-d04f-4942-8783-c34f67d5765e?page=2i hope this gets fixed soon, sor

    :)
     
    LF21Hungry, Dec 13, 2023
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  2. DEEPIKA GOWDA
    Deepika Gowda Win User

    File Explorer crashes/ closes automatically on Windows 10

    Hi Ted,

    Do not worry we will help you with this issue.

    Provide us additional information to assist you better with this issue;

    • What is the make and model of your computer?
    • Were you able to see any error code/ error message when the File Explorer freezes/ shuts down?
    • Have you made any changes to the operating system prior to this issue?

    I suggest you to perform the troubleshooting steps below and check.

    Method 1: Run System Maintenance Troubleshooter

    System Maintenance troubleshooter finds and clean up unused files and shortcuts and performs maintenance tasks.

    Follow the steps given below:


    • Type Troubleshooting in the Search box from the desktop.

    • Select the Troubleshooting option.

    • Select View All option and select the
      System Maintenance      .

    • Click on Next to perform the System Maintenance troubleshooter and follow the steps.

    Method 2: End the Windows Explorer process and create the new one.

    • Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc, under Process
      tab, search for Windows Explorer.
    • Right click on it and click on End task.
    • Click on File in the Task Manager
      at top left corner of the window and select Run new task.
    • Type explorer.exe and click on Ok.


    Method 3: Run Memory Diagnostic Tool.


    Follow the below steps:

    • Press Windows key and type
      Memory Diagnostic      .
    • Select Windows Memory Diagnostics
      and click on Restart now and check for problems.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions.

    Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of accessing files in File explorer for further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Dec 13, 2023
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  3. AHHZZ
    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, Dec 13, 2023
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  4. RDWRAY
    rdwray Win User

    explorer window closes when i select 2 or more files

    Close File Explorer Window

    This code did list the Explorer windows, but I ran the "close" shell as Administrator with two Explorer windows open and it did not close either.
     
    rdwray, Dec 13, 2023
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