Windows 10: Windows 11 File Explorer won't run

Discus and support Windows 11 File Explorer won't run in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi,Since an update, not sure which might have caused this, I can no longer open File Explorer in Windows 11The cursor arrow has a brief circle on it,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Neil Grantham, Nov 16, 2023.

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    Windows 11 File Explorer won't run


    Hi,Since an update, not sure which might have caused this, I can no longer open File Explorer in Windows 11The cursor arrow has a brief circle on it, the Task bar flashes and nothing happens.I've googled it a lot but so far no resolution.I tried scf /scannow and the DISM commands, tried uninstalling various updates etc. but they haven't resolved it.Windows 11 did update to 23H2 earlier, and I was hoping that might resolve it, but it hasn'tEvent Viewer shows this each time I try to open File Explorer:Faulting application name: explorer.exe, version: 10.0.22621.2715,&nbs

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    Neil Grantham, Nov 16, 2023
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