Windows 10: Minimized File Explorer Won't Restore

Discus and support Minimized File Explorer Won't Restore in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I have a new HP Spectre laptop with Windows 10 Home. Frequently, when I go to restore a minimized File Explorer window, it won't restore. This happens... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by OrionCarrier, Apr 19, 2019.

  1. ORIONCARRIER
    OrionCarrier Win User

    Minimized File Explorer Won't Restore


    I have a new HP Spectre laptop with Windows 10 Home. Frequently, when I go to restore a minimized File Explorer window, it won't restore. This happens intermittently, but often several times a day. It drives me nuts as I have to open a new File Explorer window and re-navigate to the folder I was working in.


    I've never had anything like this happen in Windows before, even in Windows 10 on my 10 year old Toshiba. Any insights would be most appreciated.

    :)
     
    OrionCarrier, Apr 19, 2019
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  2. SAPBUCKET
    sapbucket Win User

    Windows 10 File Explorer won't open a folder that is minimized

    I just upgraded to Windows 10 yesterday. The File Explorer has new behavior that I want to behave like it did in Windows 7. Here are the steps to reproduce:

    1. create a folder on desktop
    2. open the folder in the file explorer by clicking it
    3. minimize the desktop with Microsoft button + 'D'
    4. click the folder on the desktop again

    Expected: the clicked folder opens in the same file explorer that was minimized (this is Windows 7 default behavior).

    Actual: the clicked folder does not open. It stays minimized. The only way to access it is to go to the task bar and click it there. Annoying! Especially when there are 20+ folders minimized and collapsed.

    I checked in Explorer options and I don't see anything that would allow me to modify this behavior.
     
    sapbucket, Apr 19, 2019
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  3. BLHUNTER
    BlHunter Win User
    File Explorer Does Not Minimize

    This is weird. My File Explorer will no longer minimize without locking up.

    Specifically, if I open File Explorer it opens up fine. If I click on the minimize button the window itself will minimize like expected however the list of files within that window will all flash/blink rapidly and the window will get stuck in the minimized
    state. It will no longer open or close when I press the "X" the "x" will turn red and it will say "not Responding" and stick for a minute and then the box closes.

    File Explorer used to minimize correctly for years until the update last week.

    Can anybody help...please...Anybody...
     
    BlHunter, Apr 19, 2019
    #3
  4. ANNE ROS
    Anne Ros Win User

    Minimized File Explorer Won't Restore

    File Explorer Crash when minimizing folder

    Hi,

    This might be caused by a corrupted system file. We'd like to know if your file explorer is crashing as well when minimizing it. If it is, we suggest checking the answer of DrTarr1962 on this
    thread that we've found with similar concern. Follow the steps provided as an
    initial troubleshooting in resolving the issue.

    Update us with the outcome so we can provide further assistance.
     
    Anne Ros, Apr 19, 2019
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