Windows 10: When I try to open file Explorer a windows installer pops up

Discus and support When I try to open file Explorer a windows installer pops up in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; When I try to open file explorer a windows installer pops up and file explorer hands then they both close eventually. If I hit cancel on the install... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by shanemclane13, Jun 16, 2021.

  1. SHANEMCLANE13
    shanemclane13 Win User

    When I try to open file Explorer a windows installer pops up


    When I try to open file explorer a windows installer pops up and file explorer hands then they both close eventually. If I hit cancel on the install file explorer closes also. This is only on my user if I log into the computer as the administrator it works fine and if I go into a shared folder on the computer from another computer it works fine as well.

    :)
     
    shanemclane13, Jun 16, 2021
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  2. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    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, Jun 16, 2021
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  3. DEUCE642
    Deuce642 Win User
    windows 10 file explorer opens for a split second then crashes

    This problem occurs if I try opening any folder or file explorer itself for example:

    • an existing file folder with files in it that is on my desktop,
    • opening the file explorer from the taskbar (I have since unpinned it as this was suggested as a fix in some forums)
    • opening file explorer using the start menu
    • opening file explorer using the windows key + E
    In each case the explorer dialogue box will pop up momentarily then disappear again (perhaps a second or 2 sometimes, other times just a flash.)

    So far I have tried:

    • ensuring that windows 10 is totally up to date
    • run the sfc scannow - this came up with no error found
    • made sure that the settings for file explorer were set to opening at 'this pc'

    I am absolutely out of ideas. Can someone please help?
     
    Deuce642, Jun 16, 2021
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  4. KETXXX
    Ketxxx Win User

    When I try to open file Explorer a windows installer pops up

    opening .dds files with gimp

    Simply, HOW? I got the DDS plugin but the POS wont open DDS files still. Can someone give me a step-by-step rundown of how to install the DDS plugin for gimp so I know if I'm missing something?
     
    Ketxxx, Jun 16, 2021
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