Windows 10: File Explorer won't open folders after Update KB5055523

Discus and support File Explorer won't open folders after Update KB5055523 in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I had this problem, as have many others. I uninstalled Update KB5055523 and that solved the problem.But Windows Update keeps installing it. Last time I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Mark Milano, May 1, 2025 at 9:52 PM.

  1. MARK MILANO
    Mark Milano Win User

    File Explorer won't open folders after Update KB5055523


    I had this problem, as have many others. I uninstalled Update KB5055523 and that solved the problem.But Windows Update keeps installing it. Last time I couldn't even uninstall it - I had to go back to a restore point!Is there a way to stop that? Or to fix the problem while maintaining the Update?I'd rather not pause or stop all future updates. Will Microsoft offer a fix for this?Mark

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    Mark Milano, May 1, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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  2. ME_555
    ME_555 Win User

    File Explorer STILL not opening

    Greetings,

    File Explorer has not been opening for at least a month. I have followed Microsoft's given steps in Fix
    File Explorer if it won't open or start     multiple times with no success. Has anyone found a solution?

    Thanks, Matt
     
    ME_555, May 1, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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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, May 1, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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  4. A5348295-2C4F-43AD-9550-CA5E6537E716
    a5348295-2c4f-43ad-9550-ca5e6537e716 Win User

    File Explorer won't open folders after Update KB5055523

    File Explorer does not open when uploading files

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    Welcome : in addition to the answers received

    Try the Microsoft advice, when : File explorer

    doesn't open or unable to upload files

    After open the webPage >> You'll see Windows 10

    and 7 listed headlines below : click each of

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    solutions outlined : After execute each

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    upload those files again : When you Run

    the troubleshooter,.Restart the Pc after finish

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    Report results and Stay tuned



    Link : https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/fix-file

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    a5348295-2c4f-43ad-9550-ca5e6537e716, May 1, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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