File Explorer won't open from Taskbar or Start menu.

File Explorer won't open from Taskbar or Start menu and right click on files and folders (In file explorer and on desktop) is not working and causes explorer.exe to freeze. File explorer does open from desktop folder and shortcuts as well as "open file location" in task manager. The problem goes away after restart but returns soon after. Restarting explorer.exe does not fix the problem.

I had similar bugs with upgrade. I would suggest doing the "Reset this PC" thing, being sure to keep all your files.

ke5tgd said:

File Explorer won't open from Taskbar or Start menu and right click on files and folders (In file explorer and on desktop) is not working and causes explorer.exe to freeze. File explorer does open from desktop folder and shortcuts as well as "open file location" in task manager. The problem goes away after restart but returns soon after. Restarting explorer.exe does not fix the problem.

Do a Repair Install.
Repair Install allows you to keep your files, settings and apps.
Bo product key is required.
Activation is automatic.

Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade

In the 20 years that I've used File Explorer, I have never known it to fail. The problem is likely your harddrive or file(s)/folder(s).

Back up your data, then try:

1) sfc /scannow
2) This PC | right mouse click on the suspected drive | Properties | Tools tab... | Then run those tool programs.



Good luck.

Update: windows updated before i had the time to do a repair install and the problem has not come back.

ke5tgd said:

Update: windows updated before i had the time to do a repair install and the problem has not come back.

Nice !
That saves a lot of time.