Can't open File Manager directly on W10


  1. Posts : 4
    Windows 10
       #1

    Can't open File Manager directly on W10


    Hello,

    Yesterday I couldn't open file manager anymore randomly by pressing the shortcut to File Manager that i've been previously using without any problems.

    I looked on the internet and i tried this solution where you write "Sfc /scannow" in CMD. No problems found.

    Then I realized that i can access my files by pressing on a random folder and access file manager that way.

    Anyone had this problem and how do i fix it?
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  2. Posts : 5,452
    windows 10 Pro ver 21H2 build 19044.1348
       #2

    What is File Manager ?
    Is it the File Explorer at the taskbar ?
    Can't open File Manager directly on W10-file-explorer-taskbar.jpg
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  3. Posts : 42,734
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       #3

    Hi, not sure what you mean exactly. Double clicking a folder should open explorer (or your default file manager).

    Windows key + E also should open explorer.
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  4. Posts : 5,452
    windows 10 Pro ver 21H2 build 19044.1348
       #4

    davidhk said:
    What is File Manager ?
    Is it the File Explorer at the taskbar ?
    Can't open File Manager directly on W10-file-explorer-taskbar.jpg
    If that is what you meant.......................

    1. Run a thumbnail cache clear and reset
    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5...dows-10-a.html

    2. Run an Icon Cache rebuild
    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5...dows-10-a.html

    3. Run a system restore. Pick a date you did NOT have this problem as your restore point.
    System Restore Windows 10
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  5. Posts : 4
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #5

    oh ye, i tried to translate from danish. this is it: Imgur: The most awesome images on the Internet
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  6. Posts : 5,452
    windows 10 Pro ver 21H2 build 19044.1348
       #6

    helpmeguys said:
    oh ye, i tried to translate from danish. this is it: Imgur: The most awesome images on the Internet
    I thought so.
    Try the 3 suggestions I posted and see if they help.
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  7. Posts : 4
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Ok i will try
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  8. Posts : 4
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #8

    davidhk said:
    If that is what you meant.......................

    1. Run a thumbnail cache clear and reset
    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5...dows-10-a.html
    that worked, thanks a lot! :)
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  9. Posts : 5,452
    windows 10 Pro ver 21H2 build 19044.1348
       #9

    helpmeguys said:
    that worked, thanks a lot! :)
    You are welcome.

    If no more issues, please mark your thread as Solved.
    Thank you.
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