Windows 10: Why is Object Type always file?

Hello,I created a folder and deleted it, and when I look at Windows Event log, Windows is considered it a file, not a folder. Why?For example:A handle to an object was requested.Subject: Security ID: DESKTOP-1PNH21K\Grafana Account Name: Grafana Account Domain: DESKTOP-1PNH21K Logon ID: 0x3B323Object: Object Server: Security Object Type: File Object Name: C:\Users\Grafana\Desktop\Test\New folder Handle ID: 0x289c Resource Attributes: -Process Information: Process ID: 0x136c Process Name: C:\Windows\explorer.exeAccess Request Information: Transaction ID: {00000000-0000-0000-0000-0000

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File explorer

Hi Mick,

I am sorry to know that the File Explorer is not working on the Taskbar.

I suggest you to right-click on it to unpin it from the task bar.

Then search for File Explorer in Search. Then right-click on it to Pin it to Taskbar.

If the issue persists, try the steps below.

• 
  Type CMD in Search. Right click on it to run as an administrator.
  
• 
  Type the following 4 commands at the Command prompt:
  

dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

sfc /scannow

powershell

Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers |Where-Object {$_.InstallLocation -like "*SystemApps*"} | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

• 
  Close the CMD window.
  
• 
  Check to see if the issue is resolved. If not, restart the PC.
  

Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

 

Cortana search box - type request

Hi Richard,

To better assist you, please clarify the following:

• What steps have you taken so far?
• did you receive and error message?

I would suggest you to run System File Checker. its a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restored corrupted files. Follow the steps below:

• Press Win + R on the keyboard
• Type CMD the hit OK
• Type: sfc/scannow at the Command Prompt.

Let us know how it goes.

 

How do I DISassociate a file type in Windows 10?

I inadvertently associated a .lst file to open using my Adobe reader. I have followed all the steps you suggested and deleted everything listed. It still shows that Adobe is the default app to use with the file. Any other suggestions?