Windows 10: File Explorer Won’t Open – Unable to Access Files or Download Anything

Dear Microsoft Support,I’m experiencing a critical issue with my Windows system. I can no longer open File Explorer – not via Win+E, not through Task Manager, or any other method. Additionally, I’m unable to access any files or download anything at all. The system is practically unusable in this state.Here’s what I’ve already tried:Running sfc /scannow in Command PromptRunning DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealthUnfortunately, these did not resolve the issue.Current situation:File Explorer does not launch at allDownloads failI cannot access any files on my systemThe issue persists even a

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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

them >> and apply its

solutions outlined : After execute each

set of fixes. Stop and open your, browser to

upload those files again : When you Run

the troubleshooter,.Restart the Pc after finish

to let any repair be - Saved on the system

Report results and Stay tuned



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

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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

 

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