File Explorer

[AlvinNisyam]

how to overcome when opening file explorer always not responding? Please help me 😞

[Raj1788]

@AlvinNisyam

Thank you for joining HP Forums.

It's a pleasure assisting you in finding answers to your technical queries.

I understand that file explorer is not working on your computer.

Don’t worry, I assure you I will try my best to get this sorted.

In order that I may provide you with an accurate solution, I will need a few more details.

• When was the last time the computer was working fine?
• Have you made any software or hardware changes on the computer?
• What is the operating system of your computer?

Meanwhile, I recommend you follow the below steps and check if it helps.

1] Restart File Explorer

Select Ctrl + Shift + Esc and then select Task Manager from the menu. Find Windows Explorer and right-click on it, select End task.

Right at the top of the Task Manager window, you’ll find the File option. Click on it and select Run new task. You’ll then need to type in explorer.exe in the box. Click Enter.

Does this help?

2] Set File Explorer defaults

Open File Explorer Options (earlier known as Folder Options) from Start Search and do the following:

1. Under General tab: Clear File Explorer History and press Restore Defaults
2. Under View tab: Press Reset folders and Restore Defaults button.
3. Under Search tab: Press Restore Defaults button.

Press Apply, OK, and exit.

Now try to open Explorer and see.

Keep me posted, how it goes!

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Have a great day!

Cheers:)