Windows 10: Windows explorer freezes on right click, not able to open any file, restart and shutdown...

Discus and support Windows explorer freezes on right click, not able to open any file, restart and shutdown... in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Ever since my windows 10 home has been updated to version 21H1 my Windows explorer freezes on right click, not able to open any file, restart and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Aakash001, Jul 5, 2021.

  1. Aakash001 Win User

    Windows explorer freezes on right click, not able to open any file, restart and shutdown...


    Ever since my windows 10 home has been updated to version 21H1 my Windows explorer freezes on right click, not able to open any file, restart and shutdown takes forever. Tried lot of online available solution of sfc and dism scan, checked my ssd status, tried registry editing every thing seems fine yet the problem persist. I have even tried resetting my twice but no luck. Please give me some concrete solution ASAP.

    :)
     
    Aakash001, Jul 5, 2021
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    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.
     
    Ahhzz, Jul 5, 2021
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  3. Erika Aro Win User
    window file explorer freezes while black strip comes above the explorer window

    Hi Sunny,

    Windows Explorer freezes may be due to third-party programs or virus infection. As an initial troubleshooting step, temporarily disable your antivirus programs. After that, replicate the issue if it will freeze. You can enable your antivirus program after
    we troubleshoot.

    If the issue persists, you can try refreshing/restarting Windows Explorer by following these steps:

    • Open Task Manager by typing it in the Cortana search bar, then press Enter.
    • Look for Windows Explorer, then right-click it and select End task.
    • The taskbar will disappear at the bottom of your screen.
    • On the Task Manager, look for any installed application like your browser.
    • Right-click it and select the Open file location. A new window will appear.
    • Click the File tab and select Open Windows Powershell, then select Open Windows Powershell as administrator.
    • Type in explorer.exe and press Enter.

    It should put the taskbar back at the bottom of your screen. Check if it will freeze again.

    Keep us posted after performing the troubleshooting steps.
     
    Erika Aro, Jul 5, 2021
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  4. Windows explorer freezes on right click, not able to open any file, restart and shutdown...

    File Explorer freezes when hovering the cursor over the "create" section.

    Hi Alex,

    To better assist you, we'd like to know the following:

    • Did you make any changes prior to this issue?
    • Are you getting any error messages after File Explorer freezes?
    • What troubleshooting have you done so far?
    In the meantime, we suggest you restart Windows Explorer by following the steps below:

    • Type Task Manager in search bar.
    • Click Task Manager.
    • On the pop-up window, under Windows processes, scroll-down to
      Windows Explorer.
    • Right-click Windows Explorer, and click Restart.
    We look forward to your response.

    Thank you.
     
    Kenneth Mon, Jul 5, 2021
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