Windows 10: File Explorer - Word and Excel Files not responding

Discus and support File Explorer - Word and Excel Files not responding in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; When I open File Explorer I can see all my folders and documents. If, for example, I open a folder in One Drive and choose a word or excel file, it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by JackLocke, Feb 15, 2019.

  1. JACKLOCKE
    JackLocke Win User

    File Explorer - Word and Excel Files not responding


    When I open File Explorer I can see all my folders and documents. If, for example, I open a folder in One Drive and choose a word or excel file, it will not open. I get the message that the file folder is not responding. I am able to access the files by using Excel or Word. I am using Windows 10, 64 bit and Office 365.

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    JackLocke, Feb 15, 2019
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  2. SD45678
    SD45678 Win User

    File explorer not responding

    I just bought a new laptop with Windows 10 installed. File explorer does not respond when I am trying to open a new file (Excel, Word, etc.). The only files I can open from File Explorer are those in Excel compatibility mode (with previous versions of
    Excel). This problem of File Explore not responding seems to be lagging at Microsoft as I have seen others having the same problem with no clear path to a solution (if any). My laptop is still pretty much empty since I just received it. Can Microsoft fix this
    ?
     
    SD45678, Feb 15, 2019
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  3. FRANCISRSTAYLOR
    FrancisRSTaylor Win User
    Excel & File Explorer

    I can no longer open any Excel files in File Explorer. As from today I have to separately open Excel first and then go back to File Explorer. This problem only started today. Can I set up my laptop (Windows 10) so that Excel & Word automatically launch
    as soon as I open File Explorer.
     
    FrancisRSTaylor, Feb 15, 2019
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  4. DENNIS MOP
    Dennis Mop Win User

    File Explorer - Word and Excel Files not responding

    ALL OF MY EXCEL & WORD DOC FILES

    Hi Daniel,

    We would like to know more about your concern. For better assistance, please answer the following questions:

    • What is the build and version of your Windows 10?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?
    • Are the Excel and Word documents the only files affected?

    Regards.
     
    Dennis Mop, Feb 15, 2019
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