Windows 10: Right Click on Files Locks up Explorer

This happens on some files in some folders but I can't say which as there seems to be no pattern. But most , when I right click on them I get the wait cursor and have to close explorer. This is a brand new install of Windows 10 and this did not do it in the first weeks after the install.DO NOT RECOMMEND SFC SCANNNOW OR DISM.EXE COMMANDS IN COMMAND PROMPT. THESE DO NOT WORK AND DO NOT FIX IT.

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File explorer

Hi Mick,

I am sorry to know that the File Explorer is not working on the Taskbar.

I suggest you to right-click on it to unpin it from the task bar.

Then search for File Explorer in Search. Then right-click on it to Pin it to Taskbar.

If the issue persists, try the steps below.

• 
  Type CMD in Search. Right click on it to run as an administrator.
  
• 
  Type the following 4 commands at the Command prompt:
  

dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

sfc /scannow

powershell

Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers |Where-Object {$_.InstallLocation -like "*SystemApps*"} | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

• 
  Close the CMD window.
  
• 
  Check to see if the issue is resolved. If not, restart the PC.
  

Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

 

Locking the file explorer

I am confused: in post #7 you say it's sorted, then you follow up 2 weeks later with a retraction - was it sorted (unfortunate use of words there) or not? In any event, I don't think anyone suggested using the 'group by' setting - in my view it is an unnecessary distraction, and I always turn it off. That said, this is what I thought was being suggested, and seems to work:

1. Default condition: files are sorted by name:



2. So when I try to chnage the name of a file like so...



3... as soon as I finish, Explorer resorts thus:



4. So change sort order by clicking anywhere on the 'date' header (highlighted in lt-blue) - see attachment at bottom - I'm buggered if I can work out how to get it where it belongs!
... to give this:



5. Try rename again:




Sorted ! (or rather, not). hth, Martin

PS I feel sure we put this to bed on a previous occasion, but for another post.

 

File explorer icon from taskbar dissappears while working on it

Hi,

To assist you with your concern, we suggest you pin the File Explorer from the Start Menu by following these steps:

• Click the Start Menu.
• Right-click File Explorer.
• Choose Pin to taskbar.

If you need further assistance, feel free to reply to this post.