Windows 10: File Explorer launches when Edge is pinned to taskbar.

Hi, I have a very peculiar situation where File Explorer launches itself when I open Edge from a pin on the task bar. If I go to the Start menu and open Edge, only edge opens. I have tried unpinning and re-pinning Edge to the taskbar, but the issue returns.

Any ideas??

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Cannot launch File Explorer from taskbar in Windows 10

Hi Juzzy,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

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

• First unpin the File Explorer from the task bar.
• Press Windows + E.
• And right click on File Explorer in the taskbar.
• And Pin the File Explorer to Taskbar and Check if it helps.

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.

 

File Explorer in Taskbar woun't launch

Hi Adrien,



I would suggest you to unpin the File Explorer from Taskbar and then again try to pin it and check if it helps.



To unpin the File Explorer, right click on it and select Unpin this program from Taskbar.



To pin the File Explorer, search for File Explorer using from Start menu and right click on it and
select Pin to Taskbar.



Let us know the results.

 

File explorer icon from taskbar dissappears while working on it

Hi,

To assist you with your concern, we suggest you pin the File Explorer from the Start Menu by following these steps:

• Click the Start Menu.
• Right-click File Explorer.
• Choose Pin to taskbar.

If you need further assistance, feel free to reply to this post.