Windows 10: What to do if File Explorer opens but crashes when any category or folder is opened?

Discus and support What to do if File Explorer opens but crashes when any category or folder is opened? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; A few hours ago my pc lit up saying it had run into a problem and just up and restarted itself. Since then I have been unable to access file explorer... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by flyguymurf, Apr 9, 2025.

  1. What to do if File Explorer opens but crashes when any category or folder is opened?


    A few hours ago my pc lit up saying it had run into a problem and just up and restarted itself. Since then I have been unable to access file explorer along with xbox game bar, minecraft launcher, and a few other apps. I have already tried restarting these applications, running diagnostics, clear file explorer history, and my computer has more than enough storage left over for it to work. I would have very glad if someone could help me with this issue.

    :)
     
    flyguymurf, Apr 9, 2025
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  2. Jacko28 Win User

    Opening a Folder in VC++

    I've recently started learning VC++ and it's coming along quite nicley, I've now been given a little task by my boss to add a button to an excisting Incident report program.

    All the button needs to do is open a new explorer window and open the folder selected in the incident report program. There isn't a deadline for it, it's just to assist in my learning.

    I'm not asking for anyone to do it for me, i just need a few suggestions on how to do this so i'm looking in the correct direction?

    Thanks
     
    Jacko28, Apr 9, 2025
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  3. Windows Explorer crashes whenever I open my external HDD or thumb drive in explorer..

    I once had that with a folder, had to do with explorer opening some video files to create thumbs.
     
    DanTheBanjoman, Apr 9, 2025
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  4. Ahmed Meg Win User

    What to do if File Explorer opens but crashes when any category or folder is opened?

    File Explorer crash when opening folder in new window

    Hi

    I have a problem with file explorer in windows 10

    When i try to open a folder from the list at the left corner as example a folder from Quick access

    When i click on it with right click and choose open in new window the file explorer crashes and restart again
     
    Ahmed Meg, Apr 9, 2025
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