Why does Windows Explorer keep not responding?
You may be using an outdated or corrupted video driver. System files on your PC may be corrupt or mismatched with other files. You may have a Virus or Malware infection on your PC. Some applications or services running on your PC may be causing Windows Explorer to stop working.
Why do I have to keep restarting my Windows Explorer?
Windows Explorer needs to be restarted error can appear for various reasons, and one way to deal with it is to enter the Safe Mode. In case you don’t know, Safe Mode is a special segment of Windows that runs with default settings, so it’s perfect for troubleshooting issues.
How do I run explorer exe?
Here’s how you can use it to start explorer.exe when it’s not working.
- Open Task Manager. Press the Start button and type “Task Manager”, then click the top result.
- Click File > Run new task.
- Restart explorer.exe with Task Manager. In the “Create new task” dialog, next to the “Open:” heading, type “explorer.exe”.
How can I restore Windows Explorer?
Just press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager. Click the File menu and then choose “Run new task” in Windows 8 or 10 (or “Create new task” in Windows 7). Type “explorer.exe” into the run box and hit “OK” to relaunch Windows Explorer.
How do I restart explorer.exe from command prompt?
Open Command Prompt When the Command Prompt opens, type the bolded taskkill /F /IM explorer.exe & start explorer command into the command prompt and press enter on your keyboard. This command will terminate the explorer.exe and then immediately restart the process so you can see your desktop again.
Why does explorer.exe keep crashing?
When File Explorer keeps crashing, missing or corrupt files are among the most common causes. To check for (and repair) any missing or corrupt system files, you can run the System File Checker tool (SFC) using the Windows PowerShell. The SFC tool will take some time to scan your PC for file errors.