Windows 10: In Windws 11 Pro, File Explorer only opens on second monitor

Discus and support In Windws 11 Pro, File Explorer only opens on second monitor in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Recently built a new computer with all new internal components except power supply and case, but that's not internal and used old external components... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by KL Phantom, Aug 8, 2023.

  1. KL PHANTOM
    KL Phantom Win User

    In Windws 11 Pro, File Explorer only opens on second monitor


    Recently built a new computer with all new internal components except power supply and case, but that's not internal and used old external components including monitors. Decided to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro from Windows 10 Pro while I was at it. File explorer will not open on main monitor and continues to open on second monitor. This is ONLY happening with file explorer and no other applications. I have tried numerous ways to fix this issue. Dragged it back to the main monitor and closed it there. Changed settings to only display 1 monitor and opened and closed it, restarted PC. Opened and c

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    KL Phantom, Aug 8, 2023
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  2. JANET BRANDARES
    Janet Brandares Win User

    windows 11 cannot detect my second monitor

    Windows 11 cannot detect my second monitor. Help. I did all the suggested troubleshooting steps but nothing seems to work.
     
    Janet Brandares, Aug 8, 2023
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  3. DEUCE642
    Deuce642 Win User
    windows 10 file explorer opens for a split second then crashes

    This problem occurs if I try opening any folder or file explorer itself for example:

    • an existing file folder with files in it that is on my desktop,
    • opening the file explorer from the taskbar (I have since unpinned it as this was suggested as a fix in some forums)
    • opening file explorer using the start menu
    • opening file explorer using the windows key + E
    In each case the explorer dialogue box will pop up momentarily then disappear again (perhaps a second or 2 sometimes, other times just a flash.)

    So far I have tried:

    • ensuring that windows 10 is totally up to date
    • run the sfc scannow - this came up with no error found
    • made sure that the settings for file explorer were set to opening at 'this pc'

    I am absolutely out of ideas. Can someone please help?
     
    Deuce642, Aug 8, 2023
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  4. SANGEETA SARKAR
    Sangeeta Sarkar Win User

    In Windws 11 Pro, File Explorer only opens on second monitor

    Files on extended monitor not opening

    Hello,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concerns with opening files in second monitor. I will be glad to assist you with your issue.

    I suggest you to follow the steps from the below link and check if it helps:

    To open a Pdf file on the second monitor


    Let us know if it helps. We will be glad to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Sangeeta Sarkar, Aug 8, 2023
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