Windows 10: File Explorer not opening up in specific programs

So basically my file explorer does not work on Spotify, Blizzard, Discord and Steam. Therefore, I am unable to change any profile pictures, playlist pictures, change file locations, post pictures, etc through these programs. This problem started occuring ever since I had to bring in my PC to get repaired due to a CPU problem. I believe the person that repaired it had my files backed up and simply just sent it back to factory conditions as well as updated it from windows 8 to windows 10.

Some additional info:

.File explorer works on steam when I go to local files
. Unable to launch these games : Stick Fight: The Game, Pummel Party, Aimlabs



Some solutions I've tried that have not worked
. Run netsh & winsock reset

. Hiding hidden files & folders
. Enable Launch folders in a seperate process

. Performed a Clean boot
. Reset File associations
. Cleaned my Drives
. Troubleshoot

. Uninstalling and reinstalling these programs

. Using SFC

. Updating Windows and other programs


This is not that big of a deal as there are alternatives methods to bypass this
for example:
. Drag and dropping
. Using the mobile application


However the one thing that annoys me the most is changing playlist images on spotify because it's the only thing that I'm unable to do as these alternate methods don't work for it

:)

 

How to delete specific entry in windows file open popup?


Hi, often %1 is used to designate a parameter in a command line, but shouldn't appear in that dialogue. To remove it you need to edit your 'Open With' list.

In the registry there's an 'Open With' list for EACH File extension.
So definitively removing this is a bit harder, as if you delete one instance, for one file type, there could be others. So you'd have to search for them.

Basically this is a registry job.

"The “Open with” dialog box recommends programs to open a given file. The contents of the Recommended Programs list are determined in part by the registry key HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\<filetype>\OpenWithList (where filetype is the extension of the file type in question). So, for example, the …\.bmp\OpenWithList key may include several values, such as Notepad.exe. Deleting the unwanted item in the OpenWithList key will remove it from the Recommended Programs list.

Some items in the Recommended Programs and Open With lists appear as the result of values within the HCR\filetype key and its subkeys. However, accidental additions to the lists are always made in the HKCU hive."

I recommend 'Regscanner' for searching the registry, but it's up to you.

If you want to feel safer about the actual deletion, use 'Default Programs Editor' - the 'Open With' section.

Steps (I think!):
a. Download and install Default Programs Editor & Regscanner
b. *** Back up the registry - or create a restore point
N.B. System restore is NOT enabled in Win 10 by default, so you must do that first.
(You can research how to do the above easily if you're not sure).
Launch Default Programs Editor & Regscanner
c. search the registry key as above with regscanner
d. For each instance of %1 you don't want, locate it using Default Programs Editor and delete it. (Or if you're confident, just edit the registry).

You can find the two programs easily by searching for
"Default Programs Editor"
(with "") and
Regscanner

Remove Programs from the Open With Menu in Explorer
- more for background

 

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.

 

Feb 2019: File explorer keeps freezing after opening a file

Hi Casey,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand the inconvenience you are facing in accessing the files/folders. I also appreciate your effort in trying to fix the issue.



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

1. Are you getting any specific error code/error message while trying to open the file?
   
2. Are you aware of any recent changes made on the device?
   
3. Which version of Windows are running on your device?
   

Refer the article Which Windows operating system am I running for the information.



However, I would suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below.



Method 1

Restart Windows Explorer

1. Click on Start, type in “Task Manager”
   
2. Now go to Process tab. Click on Windows Explorer and
   Restart.
   
3. Then check the status of the issue.
   
4. If the issue still persist, try with the method 2.
   

Method 2

I suggest you to try the suggested steps from the article Fix File Explorer
if it won't open or start and check the status of the issue.





Hope it helps. Get back to us for further assistance on this issue. We will be happy to help you.







Muralidhar

Microsoft Community Moderator