Windows 10: Windows Explorer not Opening

Discus and support Windows Explorer not Opening in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Continued issues with Windows Explorer not opening. Started happening after a recent Windows 10 update. Gave me the following error: explorer.exe... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by MorganW96, Nov 15, 2020.

  1. MorganW96 Win User

    Windows Explorer not Opening


    Continued issues with Windows Explorer not opening. Started happening after a recent Windows 10 update.


    Gave me the following error:


    explorer.exe file system error -2018374635

    :)
     
    MorganW96, Nov 15, 2020
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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, Nov 15, 2020
    #2
  3. Windows Explorer Replacement?

    are you running IE7? if not that wouold be my first suggestion,upgrade to ie7 that can fix some stability issues with windows explorer
     
    Athlon2K15, Nov 15, 2020
    #3
  4. Sher Amo Win User

    Windows Explorer not Opening

    File explorer will not open on windows 10

    As a workaround, we suggest that you follow these steps to access windows explorer using the
    Run dialog box. By doing this, we may identify if you can navigate Windows through this method. To do this, follow the steps below:

    • Press Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the run dialog box.
    • Type explorer and press Enter.

    In case your system will allow you to navigate through this process, we recommend that you continue performing the in-place upgrade procedure.

    Let us know how it goes after you've performed the steps.
     
    Sher Amo, Nov 15, 2020
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