Windows 10: File Explorer error message

I just tried to open explorer.exe and got: "This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action..."

The program works fine if I click on a folder--it just won't open on its own.

I had this problem (without the error message) in Win 7, but it went away when I first installed Win 10--now it's back.

:)

 

File Explorer has gone crazy after last nights upgrade.

My only has icons instead of full descriptions. I can not get back to a point where I have tabs that actually say something. Please tell me how to get my view repaired? help... Help.... HELP!!!

 

File Explorer error message

Hi Bart,

In most cases, this issue is caused by incorrect registry entries or a third-party program that prevents opening files on your computer. We recommend booting your computer in safe mode and check if the issue persists. If not, we suggest performing a clean
boot on your computer.

For your reference, check this article on how to start your PC in safe mode in Windows 10. Also, click this
link on how to perform a clean boot in Windows.

If you need further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out.

 

Hi, if you don't have a suitable system restore point you can use then a web search offers many results:
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/w...a5a2efb?auth=1
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/w...a-2542f2e90f3f

Hope that helps. Question is, what is happening on your PC to cause it?

 

Open control Panel >> Default Programms.
Click file explorer and set this Programs as Default
http://i.stack.imgur.com/U5WoR.png

 

I've done this several times, and nothing changes.

 

Can you confirm you tried this:
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/fi...n-windows-7-8/
from the articles I posted?

 

Had not done it before because it did not seem to be for Win 10, but I did it now and it worked. Thanks!

 

For others, you can download the Windows 10 Folder .reg file version in OPTION TWO below to fix this. *Smile

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/8...dows-10-a.html

 

This was what worked for me:

https://superuser.com/questions/7205...as-no-program#

"change the default view of File Explorer from Quick Access to This PC. Go to Control Panel, File Explorer Options and change the "Open File Explorer to" option to "This PC". Then you'll be able to open File Explorer."