Windows Explorer not opening

Keshav 0 Reputation points
2025-08-09T17:12:42.18+00:00

Problem

Explorer.exe won't launch from desktop icon or command line on my current user account. Taskbar works fine. Two other accounts on same PC work normally.

Question

How do I fix Explorer not launching on just this one user account? Is this profile corruption?

Tried

  • Restarting explorer.exe from Task Manager
  • Installing Files App (works fine - filesystem is OK)
  • Testing other user accounts (they work)

System Info

  • Windows 11 Pro 64-bit, i7-7600U, 16GB RAM
  • 8GB free on 55GB SSD
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
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  1. John DeV 132.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-08-09T21:12:29.1366667+00:00

    Hi, good day!When was the last time it worked properly?

    When you try to open Windows Explorer, do you see it on the taskbar and a small window of it appears when you hover your mouse over it?

    I look forward to receiving your update and I'm willing to collaborate with you till we resolve the issue. Do keep me informed.


  2. Keshav 0 Reputation points
    2025-08-11T09:50:10.0466667+00:00

    any Updates ?

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