Windows 10: Right click on desktop not working.

Discus and support Right click on desktop not working. in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; hi, I have noticed that whenever I right click on my desktop it gives me the loading symbol, aborts and then restarts and im not sure whats causing... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by KodyKriese, Nov 21, 2020.

  1. Right click on desktop not working.


    hi, I have noticed that whenever I right click on my desktop it gives me the loading symbol, aborts and then restarts and im not sure whats causing this, i looked into the problem scripts and found these were potential problems anyone able to help.


    Source
    Windows Explorer

    Summary
    Stopped responding and was closed

    Date
    ‎2020-‎09-‎25 9:24 AM

    Status
    Report sent

    Description
    A problem caused this program to stop interacting with Windows.
    Faulting Application Path: C:\Windows\explorer.exe

    Problem signature
    Problem Event Name: AppHangB1
    Application Name: explorer.exe
    Application Version: 10.0.18362.997
    Application Timestamp: 2419a7bd
    Hang Signature: f068
    Hang Type: 134217729
    OS Version: 10.0.18363.2.0.0.768.101
    Locale ID: 4105
    Additional Hang Signature 1: f068df28459efacdcaa08b071a4050bd
    Additional Hang Signature 2: 92ab
    Additional Hang Signature 3: 92abb41b98cb6a5e5fb7950b1611ce80
    Additional Hang Signature 4: a2e4
    Additional Hang Signature 5: a2e4d7b7b7338443cee12ba1de5ba438
    Additional Hang Signature 6: bfec
    Additional Hang Signature 7: bfecbea75e9074a6dd255aeae5253647

    Extra information about the problem
    Bucket ID: e6d9dbbbbdd3c869a2cdbe7398e8289d 1354948466604255389

    :)
     
    KodyKriese, Nov 21, 2020
    #1

  2. fllckering desktop

    Hi Yvonne,

    To resolve your issue with flickering desktop, we suggest that you update your display drivers with the steps listed below:

    • Right-click Start, then select Device Manager.
    • Expand Display Adapters to find the name of your device.
    • Right-click the device and select Update Driver Software.
    • Follow steps to update display drivers.

    Update us on the result.

    Regards.
     
    Angela Pun, Nov 21, 2020
    #2
  3. Windows 10 infinite restart black screen


    The tutorials provided are just a list of troubleshooting steps. Use only the steps which apply to you.

    Since none of the troubleshooting steps here worked, I'd suggest you do a Clean install.

    John
     
    AmericanPharaoh, Nov 21, 2020
    #3
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    Desktop Icons Won't Stay Put

    Hi Laurie,

    As per the issue description I understand that you are facing issues with desktop icons.

    I suggest you try the following step in order to arrange the icons.

    • Right click on the desktop.
    • Click on view
    • Check the option auto arrange icons.
    Let us know if this helps.

    Thanks.
     
    Divya Murugan, Nov 21, 2020
    #4
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