Windows 10: Folders and images won't open in Windows 11

Discus and support Folders and images won't open in Windows 11 in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; When I open a folder, it opens VLC. I figured it was the problem so I uninstalled it but now Visual Studio opens up. I can still open the folder by... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Andrei Shock, Apr 2, 2025.

  1. Folders and images won't open in Windows 11


    When I open a folder, it opens VLC. I figured it was the problem so I uninstalled it but now Visual Studio opens up. I can still open the folder by right clicking and opening it in a new window/tab but its irritating. Additionally, images won't open either. I can open images with paint3D or paint but not Photos. I've tried doing a system restore to 31/3/25 but for some reason it was unable to change anything. Additionally, I strangely don't have any other restores other than the 31st of March or before that. I've scoured the internet but no one recent seems to have a fix to this problem. For r

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    Andrei Shock, Apr 2, 2025
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    Windows won`t open an program when I try to open it with Microsoft account user, but when I login with local account, that program opens. I have tried with 2 Microsoft accounts, 1 admin and 1 normal user, and it won`t open in either one of them. What can cause this?

    ***Moved from Windows / Windows 11 / Tilit, profiilit ja kirjautuminen***
     
    Juho Vainikka, Apr 2, 2025
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  3. 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, Apr 2, 2025
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  4. Folders and images won't open in Windows 11

    windows 10 apps won,t open

    Hi Robert,

    Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    We appreciate you for trying the troubleshooting steps.



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

    Step 1: Run Windows app troubleshooter.

    Refer to the below link:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/run-the-troubleshooter-for-windows-apps

    Step 2: Run shell commands for Windows store and check if it helps.

    Follow the below steps:


    • Press Windows key + X and select
      Command prompt(Admin)
      to open elevated Command prompt.

    • Type the following commands.



      powershell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $Env:SystemRoot\WinStore\AppxManifest.xml

    • Hit enter, the blackscreen will appear still for a couple of seconds. After a couple of second a new line saying C:\.... will appear.

    • Close Command Prompt.

    • Try to start the Windows Store again.


    Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    Santosh_Rai, Apr 2, 2025
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