Windows 10: Why do I have so many explorer processes running

Discus and support Why do I have so many explorer processes running in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I often have a whole bunch of explorer processes running. I expect just one. Or maybe an extra one for each explorer window that I have opened. But... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by margrave55, Aug 14, 2018.

  1. Why do I have so many explorer processes running


    I often have a whole bunch of explorer processes running.
    I expect just one. Or maybe an extra one for each explorer window that I have opened.

    But right now I have none opened ... and yet there are eight explorer processes running.

    What's up with that?

    :)
     
    margrave55, Aug 14, 2018
    #1
  2. YIN
    Yin Win User

    Dual iexplorer processes???

    I would suggest you run process explorer on the machine so you can find out what applications are running.

    process explorer shows you more than just task manager
     
  3. Process running but not starting in Windows 10

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I understand that you are unable to run applications on Windows 10. We will assist you to resolve the issue.

    This issue may be due to application conflicts.

    I suggest you to follow the steps provided below and check if it helps to resolve the explorer issue.


    • Press Alt+ctr+Del from Desktop.

    • Select Task Manager.

    • Under process tab, locate the apps that are running.

    • Right Click on the application and select End Task.

    • Please try accessing the application again and check if you are able to run the application.
    If the issue persists, I suggest you to run
    the program in Compatibility mode, please follow the below steps:

    • Right click on the Program
    • Click on Properties
    • Click on Compatibility tab
    • Select Run this program in compatibility mode and select the operating system accordingly from the drop down list.
    Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

    Thank you.
     
    Krishna Prasobh V, Aug 14, 2018
    #3
  4. GNJha Win User

    Why do I have so many explorer processes running

    Boot Process

    Hi,

    Please suggest me a link that can explain the boot process step by step of ...

    • Windows 7,
    • Windows 8.1,
    • Windows 10,
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 and
    • Windows Server 2012 R2

    With Regards

    InTech
     
    GNJha, Aug 14, 2018
    #4
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