Hello
I’m sorry to hear that you’re experiencing this issue. Here are a few additional steps you could try:
Restart Windows Explorer: Press Alt + Ctrl + Del from Desktop. Under the process tab, locate Windows Explorer. Right-click Windows Explorer and select End Task. Then type explorer.exe and press OK.
Check for Display Driver Updates: Sometimes, outdated or corrupted display drivers can cause issues with explorer.exe. You can check for updates in the Device Manager.
Perform a Clean Boot: This can help you check if any third-party services are causing the issue. You can perform a clean boot by using System Configuration.
Create a New User Account: Sometimes, user profile corruption can cause issues with explorer.exe. You can try creating a new user account and see if the issue persists.
Check for Windows Updates: Make sure your system is up-to-date with the latest Windows updates.
Uninstall Recent Software or Updates: If the issue started after installing a particular software or update, try uninstalling it.