Windows 10: My File Explorer Randomly Stopped Working, Any Ideas On How To Fix It?

ExactDaniel4796 · Nov 20, 2020

I Need Help On How To Fix My Files Explorer

I have tried so many ways to fix it, multiple reboots, SFC /Scannow, and much much more. But none of it works! So I have come here to try and find a solution to my problem, I have a video of what happens when I right click or run something below. So please tell me if you have a solution in the comments. Thank You!

16 Broken File Explorer - YouTube

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aurelio arellano · Nov 20, 2020

File Explorer stopped working,

Hi Anthony,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand that the file explorer stops responding. We will assist you to resolve the issue.

This issue may arise when some of the Windows components or applications gets corrupted. We will assist you to resolve the issue.

I suggest you to follow the steps provided below and check if it helps to resolve the explorer issue.

Press Alt+ctr+Del from Desktop.

Select Task Manager.

Under process tab, locate Windows Explorer.

Right Click Windows Explorer and select End Task.

Now select on File tab and click Run Task.

Type explorer.exe and press ok.

Check if the issue persists.

If the issue persists, I suggest you to
perform SFC scan and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

System File Checker (SFC) is a utility in Microsoft Windows that allows users to scan for and restore corruptions in Windows system files. Perform System File Check (SFC), and then check if this fixes the issue.

Press the Windows button + X on your keyboard, a mini dialogue box will appear.

2. Choose Command Prompt (Admin). You must run the command prompt in Administrator level.

3. On the command prompt type sfc /scannow and hit enter.

4. If everything went okay and no errors were found, restart your computer and see if the issue re-occurs.

Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

Thank you.
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this does not work and i can not open Command Prompt (Admin)

Krishna Prasobh V · Nov 20, 2020

File Explorer stopped working,

Hi Anthony,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand that the file explorer stops responding. We will assist you to resolve the issue.

This issue may arise when some of the Windows components or applications gets corrupted. We will assist you to resolve the issue.

I suggest you to follow the steps provided below and check if it helps to resolve the explorer issue.

Press Alt+ctr+Del from Desktop.

Select Task Manager.

Under process tab, locate Windows Explorer.

Right Click Windows Explorer and select End Task.

Now select on File tab and click Run Task.

Type explorer.exe and press ok.

Check if the issue persists.

If the issue persists, I suggest you to
perform SFC scan and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

System File Checker (SFC) is a utility in Microsoft Windows that allows users to scan for and restore corruptions in Windows system files. Perform System File Check (SFC), and then check if this fixes the issue.

Press the Windows button + X on your keyboard, a mini dialogue box will appear.

2. Choose Command Prompt (Admin). You must run the command prompt in Administrator level.

3. On the command prompt type sfc /scannow and hit enter.

4. If everything went okay and no errors were found, restart your computer and see if the issue re-occurs.

Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

Thank you.

rerunner · Nov 20, 2020

audio randomly stops working

Hello all,

My computer is currently connected to my Vizio E420-A0 TV (HDMI). My audio randomly stops working and the display audio device disappears. When it works I can see it in device manager:

And when it stops working it disappears:

The driver seems to be up to date:

Disconnecting and reconnecting the cable doesn't help or turning the TV off and on, but rebooting fixes it. Any ideas?