Windows 10: Taskbar resets when I click on File Explorer

Discus and support Taskbar resets when I click on File Explorer in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I noticed this problem on Sunday 9/17 after I had installed two recent Microsoft updates. Whenever I click on the File Explorer icon in the taskbar the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by jpaul78, Sep 18, 2023.

  1. jpaul78 Win User

    Taskbar resets when I click on File Explorer


    I noticed this problem on Sunday 9/17 after I had installed two recent Microsoft updates. Whenever I click on the File Explorer icon in the taskbar the taskbar resets disappears and re-appears. I uninstalled the updates, but the problem still exists and happens almost everytime I click File Explorer. I can still use the icon by clicking on it again after the taskbar reset, but it is frustrating to have to do this everytime. Any suggestions?

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    jpaul78, Sep 18, 2023
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  2. Ralph Sta Win User

    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.
     
    Ralph Sta, Sep 18, 2023
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  3. Arun B J Win User
    Cannot launch File Explorer from taskbar in Windows 10

    Hi Juzzy,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

    • First unpin the File Explorer from the task bar.
    • Press Windows + E.
    • And right click on File Explorer in the taskbar.
    • And Pin the File Explorer to Taskbar and Check if it helps.

    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.
     
    Arun B J, Sep 18, 2023
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  4. Taskbar resets when I click on File Explorer

    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.
     
    Kalpana Shankarappa, Sep 18, 2023
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