Windows 10: Using Windows 11 and File Explorer vanished

Discus and support Using Windows 11 and File Explorer vanished in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Could somebody please help. I have just started using Windows 11 on a new computer. Suddenly File Explorer has vanished and when I click on the icon on... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Ted Harrison1, Feb 7, 2024.

  1. Using Windows 11 and File Explorer vanished


    Could somebody please help. I have just started using Windows 11 on a new computer. Suddenly File Explorer has vanished and when I click on the icon on TaskBar a page opens showing my desktop and links such as Documents etc are not shown..

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    Ted Harrison1, Feb 7, 2024
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  2. MisterEd Win User

    Computers Vanished From File Explorer But Network Still Works

    I agree with @Try3. I have tried every suggested method to fix Windows networking suggested on these forums. All at best only worked for a short time. The only things that helped was:
    1. Batch file I suggested in an earlier post
    2. Creating shortcuts to computers on my home network
    Note these two things are not fixes but workaround. However, at least they help and have never failed. I have shortcuts set up for eight computers on my home network. I have created a folder on my desktop called My Network to hold the shortcuts. They have a mix of the following operating systems:
    • Windows 10 - 4
    • Windows 7 - 3
    • Windows XP - 1
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    MisterEd, Feb 8, 2024
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  3. Using Windows 11 and File Explorer vanished

    Could somebody please help. I have just started using Windows 11 on a new computer.

    Suddenly File Explorer has vanished and when I click on the icon on TaskBar a page opens showing my desktop and links such as Documents etc are not shown..
     
    Ted Harrison1, Feb 8, 2024
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  4. Ahhzz Win User

    Using Windows 11 and File Explorer vanished

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Feb 8, 2024
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