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  1. TED SCHOONARD
    Ted Schoonard Win User

    Since the last Dec 2018 updatefor. I can't enter file explorer, error not responding. how...


    I can't enter file explorer, error not responding. how do I fix it. Could it be I changed a password for one drive

    :)
     
    Ted Schoonard, Dec 21, 2018
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  2. ROBERT CAW
    Robert Caw Win User

    File explorer not responding

    Hi Sue,

    After an update, your PC can sometimes cause software conflicts. We would like to know more about the File Explorer not responding. Please provide answers to the questions:

    • Can you please tell us if this update was a regular security update or the Fall Creators update?
    • When you saw a dialog box, did you see a particular error message? If yes please send a screenshot.
    • Did you perform any troubleshooting steps to resolve the concern?

    We'll wait for you response to our queries.
     
    Robert Caw, Dec 21, 2018
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  3. WREN9X
    wren9x Win User
    Windows 10 file explorer not responding

    following ALL of the above steps did nothing. explorer.exe still broken.

    additional steps taken:

    1x system refresh, explorer still dead

    1x clean boot, explorer still dead

    3x sfc /scannow, rebooted in between, explorer still dead

    1x restore point, all programs uninstalled, explorer worked for 4 hours, then died.

    1x reset, explorer still never opened

    1x reverted back to 8.1, explorer woked, autoupdated to 10, explorer died

    1x COMPLETE WIPE, reinstalled 8.1, autoupdated to 10, explorer died.

    wiping again. reeinstalling 8.1. turning off updates for good.

    amazing this CRITICAL issue exists at all.
     
    wren9x, Dec 21, 2018
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  4. RAKESH NARAYANASWAMY
    Rakesh Narayanaswamy Win User

    Since the last Dec 2018 updatefor. I can't enter file explorer, error not responding. how...

    Windows 10 : File explorer no responding

    We appreciate your time and effort in getting back to us. Sorry for the delay in responding

    Are you still facing the issue?

    Follow the steps and check if it helps:



    Press CTRL+SHIFT+ESC on the keyboard.
    • Use the File, Run option in Task Manager to access the Command Prompt, type cmd and press Enter. Run the following command.

      dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
    I would suggest you to check and install any latest Windows Updates available.


    • Go to Start and then Settings.

    • Click Update and Recovery

    • Check for updates under Windows Updates.
    Let us know the status if the issue. We will be glad to assist you.
     
    Rakesh Narayanaswamy, Dec 21, 2018
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