Windows 10: When right clicking on taskbar File Explorer quick access files do not open

A user has her File Explorer pinned to the taskbar, and when she right clicks that pinned File Explorer tab it pops up and shows her recent/quick access files. But when clicking on any of those quick access files they do not open at all. This problem just started; it was working fine before. Troubleshooting steps I already tried:- SFC, DISM- There are no Windows or Dell Command updates/drivers pending- Created a new File explorer shortcut to desktop then pinning that desktop shortcut to taskbar- signed out, restarted workstation

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Disable Quick Access on right click on File Explorer icon in taskbar?

I tested it before posting.

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mouse right click will not open my file explorer in taskbar

Hello Carl,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

We regret the inconvenience caused to you. We will assist you to resolve this issue.

• What happens when you left clicking?
• When you say right click, do you actually mean left click?
• Which all troubleshooting steps have you already tried to resolve this issue?

Left clicking with mouse will open File explorer or any other programs. Whereas right click will give you context menu.

I suggest you to right-click on the File Explorer
on the task bar and select Unpin from Taskbar. Now in the search bar type
File Explorer and right click on it and select Pin it to Taskbar
and check if it helps.

Let us know the status of the issue. We will be glad to assist you further.

Thank you.

 

Taskbar > File Explorer > Right Click > Pinned > Not Opening with any


Registered to say I have the same problem and to give as much detail as possible.

In case anyone has a problem understanding the OP's description of the issue, it's fairly simple:

1. Right-click on File Explorer icon on Taskbar.
2. Left-click any location under 'Pinned' or 'Recent'.
3. The menu closes as it should, but no Explorer window opens at all.

Notes:

• The only option under the File Explorer taskbar icon that works is the option called 'File Explorer', which just brings you to Quick Access.
• Instead of left-clicking on a location under 'Pinned' or 'Recent', you can also right-click and select 'Open'. However, this ALSO does not work.
• All functionality besides opening Explorer windows works, including right-clicking a location and selecting 'Properties'. (Given that the whole point is to open Explorer windows though, this seriously damages the usefulness of it.)
• Unpinning File Explorer from the Taskbar and then repinning it does not help.
• I've even tried unpinning File Explorer from the Taskbar, deleting it from C:\Users\\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Taskbar\, restarting the computer, and pinning a new window. The problem persists.
• ALL other taskbar icons' menus work fine, including ones that did not work properly for me on Windows 8.1 (Skype's menu options wouldn't work for me on 8.1 and they work fine on 10).