Windows 10: Windows 11 File Explorer Not Opening & Taskbar Refreshing

I'm experiencing an issue with File Explorer on my Windows 11 laptop where it refuses to open. Whenever I try to launch it from the taskbar, the application appears to start loading, but then the taskbar refreshes, and nothing happens. The same problem occurs when attempting to open File Explorer from the Start menu or as an administrator. Additionally, I can't access any desktop options—right-clicking on the desktop or taskbar causes the taskbar to disappear momentarily before reloading, with no menu or action appearing. I have already tried several troubleshooting steps to resolve this issue

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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.

 

File Explorer Refreshes TaskBar

I've tried your recommendation and sadly it hasn't worked.

I am using a file explorer Shortcut in my taskbar. But I can't open it with Windows Key + E Either, it just refreshes my taskbar like before.

I have added AVG and ever since I did things started to slow down and stuff got weird, like this for example. I have uninstalled it but I keep finding some leftover parts of AVG. It's not in Uninstall Programs and Features.

 

File Explorer Refreshes TaskBar

So, when i try to open file explorer it just refreshes my taskbar and doesnt open at all!

You can see it here.

Screen capture - 9dd1ceab66c6c28305790a76070479e4 - Gyazo