If you are experiencing the file explorer error on your computer, we recommend that you take some of the following steps to help fix the issue:

  1. Check if there is a problem with your computer’s files and folders. If there is, you can try to fix it by deleting any unnecessary files and folders, or by installing a new software program that can help improve your computer’s performance.
  2. Try to use a different file explorer on your computer. If you are using Windows Explorer, we recommend that you try FileZilla or another file explorer that is more efficient and reliable.
  3. Try using a different browser on your computer. If you are using Firefox or Chrome, we recommend that you use an alternative browser such as Opera or Safari.

Ways to Fix File Explorer Not Responding Error

Solution 1: Restart File Explorer in Task Manager

Now, in the task manager, you can no longer see the ‘File Explorer’ application running in the background. Instead, you will only see the ‘Task Manager’ application.

In the ‘File’ option in the menu bar, click on the ‘Run new task’ button.

Your computer will start up with an explorer.exe file open.

Windows 10 has a file explorer issue that can be resolved by using a different file explorer program.

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You can exit the ‘File Explorer’ option from the taskbar by pressing the ‘Ctrl + Shift’ keys at the same time and right-clicking on the taskbar. There you will find an option to exit the file explorer. ..

Solution 2: Uninstall the Irrelevant and Unused Apps

  1. Open the control panel by clicking on the Start button and typing “control panel” in the search box.
  2. Once the control panel opens, click on “Programs and Features.”
  3. On the Programs and Features screen, you will see all of the installed programs on your computer. Scroll down until you see “Windows Update.” Click on it to open its window.
  4. On the Windows Update window, click on “Change settings.”
  5. On the Change settings window, under “Advanced options,” click on “Delete updates.” This will open a new window that asks you to confirm your decision to delete updates. Click on “Yes” to proceed with deletion. ..

Now, tap on the ‘Uninstall’ button for the app you want to uninstall. You will be taken to the uninstallation process. When it is complete, tap on the ‘Finish’ button and your app will be removed from your system.

Scroll through the list of the apps already installed. Now, select an unused or irrelevant app and right-click on it. You will be shown an option to uninstall the application. Click on it.

After the app uninstall is complete, it is recommended to restart the PC for the changes to get applied.

Solution 3: Restart Explorer.exe via Command Prompt

  1. Open the command prompt by clicking on the Start button and typing cmd in the search box.
  2. When the command prompt appears, type cd C:\Windows\Explorer and press Enter.
  3. Type explorer /restart and press Enter to restart the file explorer. ..

Now, type the “taskkill /f /im explorer.exe” command in the command prompt and hit the ‘Enter’ key. Typing this command will close the file explorer and makes the screen black in the backend.Now, to restart the file explorer through the command prompt, type the “start explorer.exe” command and hit the ‘Enter’ key.

Solution 4: Clear the History of File Explorer

  1. Open the file explorer and type “cmd” in the search bar.
  2. Type “netstat -an” and press Enter.
  3. The netstat output will show the following:
  4. The value of “inet_addr” will be changed to 192.168.1.1 inet_addr=192.168.1.2
  5. The value of “inet_port” will be changed to 445 inet_port=445

Secondly, on the ‘File Explorer Options’ window, click on the ‘View’ tab. Thirdly, under the ‘View’ tab, you will see a list of folders. Double-click on the folder that you want to open in Windows Explorer. Fourthly, in Windows Explorer, double-click on the file that you want to open. ..

Now, a popup appears. Under the ‘Privacy’ option, you can find a button to clear the browsing history. Click on the ‘clear’ option. ..

After applying the above settings, it is recommended to restart the system and see if the file explorer is working properly or not. In most cases, this solution should fix the file explorer error.

Solution 5: Change the Display Settings

The file explorer can be a powerful tool, but it can also be frustratingly inaccurate if you don’t take the necessary precautions. If your display settings are unacceptable, your file explorer could crash and you’ll have to start over.

  1. Open the Settings app and navigate to the Display section.
  2. Scroll down and change the resolution to a lower value if you want to use a smaller display or increase the size of the text if you want a larger display.
  3. Scroll back up and change the resolution back to its original value if you want to use a larger display or decrease the size of text if you want a smaller display.

If the file explorer issue is still unresolved, please follow these steps:

  1. Click on the start button and go to the ‘Settings’ option.
  2. Select the option ‘System.’
  3. Change the size of the text to 100% (Recommended).
  4. Restart the system and see if the file explorer issue is now resolved or not.

Solution 6: Create a New User Account

Some users have reported that creating a new account fixes the file explorer error while the old user account was throwing many errors.

To remove old cache, quick access, and other data from an account, it is recommended to create a new user account. This will remove the old cache, quick access, and any other data from the account.

Disk partitioning can help ensure that your computer has enough space to store your files, and that the file explorer application runs smoothly.

Conclusion

Fixing the ‘file explorer not responding’ error on Windows 10 can be done by following any of the methods listed. Additionally, make sure that your Windows system is up to date. ..