cant open file explorer

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Welcome : Try these easy fixes first

before go with rese "File Explorer" Post results

        How do I force open File Explorer

open - File Explorer using the Run command . Here is how..

         Press **Win + R** to open the **Run** dialog box. 

Type - Explorer.exe on the space, provided and then click oK

       ****           or press **- Enter** to access **-** Windows **File** Explorer.

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Restarting Windows Explorer

1. Right-click on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and click : Task Manager. ...
2. Click More details.
3. Find and click Windows Explorer and click Restart

            in the lower right corner. ...
   

4. Click File and select : Run new task.
5. Enter explorer.exe and click oK.

Attention,.! if you already tried and quote, part of your post

"" i try restarting windows, restarting explorer it still doesn't appear ""

       Then. Try the following solutions, posted on this link below

they're the [(Sfc /scannow) and DISM)] Tools << Apply all its instances

       -- I'd suggest don't **run** the last " 3- 4 - 5. workarounds" 

and also Skip the " Repair in place" That appears at the. Page's - End

         Those ones, require too much effort and could worsen the

File Exploer - Malfunction : but. if you decide to apply them >> Go forth

         Link : [How do I reinstall file explorer? - Microsoft Q&A](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/1689873/how-do-i-reinstall-file-explorer "learn.microsoft.com")

WhoPs,.! Was forgetting. if these fixes fail them. Post he questions

     on the forum, shown on the link. called "Microsoft Q&A" G. Luck

                  if still refuse to open : Try different paths to open "File Explorer":

This video shows almost the same fixes. But may vary the steps to apply them

          *-- Don't click or subscribe to anything. Shown on the video*

File Explorer Will Not Open in Windows 11/10 FIX [Tutorial] (youtube.com)

I have the same problem and here are the details. when i try to open file explorer it appears on the task bar but when i try to maximise or something else it just doesnt appear even if i try restarting windows, restarting explorer it still doesnt appear. it started after i restarted my pc

Hi up there : We haven't heard from, yourself in the

last 48 hrs. Do you still unable to open - File Explorer -

     or you fixed already. Please report back. **Stay** tuned,.! 

Here's an additional. Microsoft support article, that may help too

[Fix File Explorer if it won't open or start - Microsoft Support](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/fix-file-explorer-if-it-won-t-open-or-start-ce614e06-be97-fe4a-a7ce-d6bf13a8cb98#WindowsVersion=Windows_10 "support.microsoft.com")

Hi, good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

I'll be asking a few questions so I can have a better idea what solutions to provide.

What happens if you click or try to open file explorer? Are you getting any errors?

When was the last time it worked properly?

Kind regards,

John DeV

Independent Advisor