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  1. JARENGN
    jarenGN Win User

    why does my file explorer not working when i start it. It says not responding. It works in...


    why does my file explorer not working when i start it. It says not responding. It works in safe mode. This happend after i updated it on August 9th.

    :)
     
    jarenGN, Aug 11, 2023
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  2. LISAOWENS5
    LisaOwens5 Win User

    File explorer not responding

    Evening.

    I'm having an issue with the file explorer. I'm trying to have a clear out of old files in the downloads folder, but every time I try to delete a file it stops working. The blue bar at the top just says 'File explorer (not responding)'. I've tried restarting
    my laptop and it still keeps doing it. Any suggestions??
     
    LisaOwens5, Aug 11, 2023
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  3. MAESTRO2711
    Maestro2711 Win User
    File Explorer Search Not Working


    I am trying to search in File Explorer (Windows Explorer, My Computer) and it will not find anything. I can copy text from a name in the list and paste it in the search box and it still finds nothing. I have looked at the suggestions that have been posted and nothing I find that is relative to this works. Anyone have any suggestions? I am running Win 10 Pro on an I3 coustom desktop computer.
     
    Maestro2711, Aug 11, 2023
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  4. ARGEL OBM
    Argel Obm Win User

    why does my file explorer not working when i start it. It says not responding. It works in...

    File explorer not working

    Hi Will,

    We need to gather more information for us to better assist you on your concern about, File Explorer not working. Kindly provide the following information:

    • When did you start noticing that the File Explorer is not working?
    • Were there any changes made on your computer before encountering the issue?
    • What is the OS Build of your Windows 10? To determine the build of Windows 10, kindly perform these instructions:
      • Click the Windows logo (Start button).
      • Click the gear icon (Settings).
      • Select System.
      • On the left pane, choose About.
    • Do you have a folder on your Desktop page? If so, can you still access it?
    • Can you open File Explorer when accessing it through the Start Menu? File Explorer can be found inside the
      Windows System folder in the Start Menu.
    • Does the issue also occur when opening File Explorer using the Run window? You can do this by following these steps:
      • Right-click the Windows logo (Start button), and then click Run.
      • In the Run text box, type explorer.exe.
     
    Argel Obm, Aug 11, 2023
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