Windows 10: File Explorer Buttons/Options are Missing

When I open File Explorer, I recently noticed that there are buttons like "File" "Home" "Share" "View" missing, and generally the entire tab missing This is how it's supposed to look like: https://prnt.sc/smjvcm This is how it looks on my PC: https://prnt.sc/smjuc0 I tried restarting the file explorer by going to the task manager and then restarting the process, after that, I tried resetting file explorer to its default settings and everything. But that didn't help either. I'm very confused about why it's not showing up and I need advice that will hopefully solve my problem. Thanks for reading and have a great day :

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Pinned & Recent Folder Missing From Explorer in Start

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand that the quick access and recently oped files option are missing. We will assist you to resolve the issue.

I suggest you to follow the steps given below and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

• Open File explorer.
• Click on View and then Options.
• Choose Folder and search options.
• Under General Tab and under Privacy, make sure to place a check mark on Show recently used files and recently used folder in Quick access.

Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

Thank you.

 

Windows Phone Drive Missing in File Explorer

Hi Gordon,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. Let me help you.



Please share the details.

• 
  Are you able to see the device in file explorer?
  
• 
  What is the status when you click on the phone icon in file explorer?
  
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  Do you receive any error code or error message on the screen?
  

I suggest you to run Hardware Troubleshooter and check if it helps.

Run Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter.



Follow these steps to run Hardware and Devices troubleshooter.

• 
  Type Troubleshooting in the search box at the
  Taskbar.
  
• 
  Select Troubleshooting under Settings from the search results.
  
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  Now click on View All option present on top left corner.
  
• 
  Click on Hardware and Device Troubleshooter
  and follow the onscreen steps.
  

Keep us posted on the issue. We will be happy to assist you accordingly.

 

file explorer crashes

Effective Way to Solve the File Explorer Crashes Issue

You can try the following steps:

1. Tap down the Windows button first to activate the search bar.
2. After that, in the search bar type control, and then click on the top-most search result, that is on Control Panel.
3. Next, in the search bar type file.
4. Now, from the search results click on File Explorer Options.
5. Then, click on the Clean button.
6. Lastly, click on Apply and then on OK.

References: https://www.****/knowledge/solved-windows-10-file-explorer-crash-easy-way/