Troubleshoot & Resolve File/Windows Explorer Issues on Windows …
Restart Windows Explorer: Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager. Find "Windows Explorer" under the "Processes" tab. Right-click on "Windows Explorer" and select "Restart." …
How do I open Windows Explorer always at a specific folder?
Mar 25, 2014 · Is there a way to set this? I'm using Windows 8.1. At the moment, I've got that folder pinned to favorites within Explorer, so it's easy to navigate to when I first open Windows …
How to open file explorer folders as new tabs by default (instead …
Feb 16, 2023 · In the File Explorer Options window, select the "View" tab. Scroll down to the "Advanced Settings" section and find the "Open folders in new window" option. Uncheck the …
Accidentally ended the explorer.exe process - Microsoft Community
You need to be more descriptive. Usually ending explorer.exe - which can only be done in Windows - will only result in the graphical user interface disappearing, not in Windows being …
OneDrive shared folders always open in webbrowser instead of …
Feb 20, 2025 · Previously, these same shared folders always opened in Windows Explorer. The fact that the files are only available in the web browser leads to a strong reduction in …
Open a Windows explorer directory by clicking a link from a …
Jan 15, 2025 · I have an issue. Is there a way to prompt Window explorer to open and go to a particular directory specified by a link created in an Online SharePoint hyperlink column. I …
Auto open in Windows Explorer when USB drive is inserted
Oct 28, 2017 · Choose Open folder to view files (File Explorer) If you have already. Press Windows key + R Type: control Click AutoPlay Under Removal drive, click in the Choose a …
I cannot open any folders on my Windows 11 after latest update.
Feb 12, 2025 · It looks like you are having a major issue after the update and files in Windows Explorer are not opening. I understand! I will do my best to help you. First you can run a clean …
Windows 11 file explorer is slow, lagging, hangs!
Nov 6, 2022 · I also experienced Lags with the Explorer: On Windows 10, i could solve them by removing external file-drives (SMB) from Quick-Access. I created a folder with Links to the …
The mysterious "Folder in use . . . file or folder is open in another ...
Jul 21, 2020 · As per your description, please try to l aunch File Explorer, in the ribbon, click View tab>click Options > Change folder and search options > in the Folder Options windows click …