I can't get my FILE EXPLORER to open. HELP!!!! - Microsoft Community
can't file explorer open. help!!!! anybody have ideas?
hi,
if using ssd or hybrid hard drive sure has latest firmware.
try clean boot method see if startup program involved - if
process of elimination :
right click start button - command prompt (admin) - @ prompt type in
msconfig
, hit enter
how perform clean boot in windows - windows 10 same
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/929135
other programs :
autoruns - free - see programs configured startup automatically
when system boots , login. autoruns shows full list
of registry , file locations applications can configure auto-start settings.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
process explorer - free - find out files, registry keys , other objects
processes have open, dlls have loaded, , more. uniquely
powerful utility show owns each process.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896653.aspx
==================================================
of these :
if had 3rd party antivirus on os upgraded or if you have one
uninstall , run maker's removal tool. use windows defender
in windows 8/8.1/10 full antivirus. despite all hype out there
windows defender , windows firewall are true superstars.
list of anti-malware program cleanup/uninstall tools
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/wiki/mse-protect_start/list-of-anti-malware-product-removal-tools/2bcb53f7-7ab4-4ef9-ab3a-6aebfa322f75
uninstallers (removal tools) common antivirus software
http://kb.eset.com/esetkb/index?page=content&id=soln146
===============================
check :
right click start button - control panel - troubleshooting - on right side click view -
system maintenance.
-----------------------------------------------------
tips improve pc performance in windows 10 <-- read link
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4002019/windows-10-improve-pc-performance
below additional of methods in "tips improve...." link.
windows key + x - command prompt (admin)
sfc /scannow
note if shows uncorrected errors - below regardless.
when completes run these :
dism /online /cleanup-image /scanhealth
dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
note if shows uncorrected errors - below regardless.
restart computer.
sure running latest available bios , drivers.
check system maker (motherboard maker custom systems) updates
to the bios, low level chipset drivers, , the major on-board , separate
device drivers. run driverview - set view hide microsoft drivers - update
without dump in their name.
driverview - free - utility displays list of device drivers loaded
on your system. each driver in list, additional useful information
displayed: load address of driver, description, version, product name,
company created driver, and more.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/driverview.html
drivers check system maker fallbacks , device maker's
most current. control panel - device manager - display adapter - write down
make and complete model of video adapter - double click - driver's
tab - write down the version info. click update driver (this may not
ms far behind certifying drivers) - right click - uninstall -
reboot refresh driver stack.
repeat network - network card (nic), wifi, sound, mouse , keyboard
if 3rd party own software , drivers , other major device drivers
you have.
go system maker's site (dell, hp, toshiba examples) (as rollback) and
then device maker's site (realtek, intel, nvidia, ati examples) ,
latest versions. (look bios, chipset, and software updates @ system maker's
site while there.)
download - save - go put them - right click - run ad admin -
reboot after each installation.
check in device manager - drivers tab sure version
installing actually shows up. because drivers rollback before
latest installed (sound drivers particularly this) install driver - reboot
- check sure is installed , repeat needed.
repeat @ device makers - btw at device makers not run scanner -
heck manually model.
manually @ manufacturer's sites drivers - , device maker's sites.
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/ht/driverdlmfgr.htm
hope helps.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
rob brown - microsoft mvp <- profile - windows , devices it : bicycle - mark twain said right.
if using ssd or hybrid hard drive sure has latest firmware.
try clean boot method see if startup program involved - if
process of elimination :
right click start button - command prompt (admin) - @ prompt type in
msconfig
, hit enter
how perform clean boot in windows - windows 10 same
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/929135
other programs :
autoruns - free - see programs configured startup automatically
when system boots , login. autoruns shows full list
of registry , file locations applications can configure auto-start settings.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
process explorer - free - find out files, registry keys , other objects
processes have open, dlls have loaded, , more. uniquely
powerful utility show owns each process.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896653.aspx
==================================================
of these :
if had 3rd party antivirus on os upgraded or if you have one
uninstall , run maker's removal tool. use windows defender
in windows 8/8.1/10 full antivirus. despite all hype out there
windows defender , windows firewall are true superstars.
list of anti-malware program cleanup/uninstall tools
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/wiki/mse-protect_start/list-of-anti-malware-product-removal-tools/2bcb53f7-7ab4-4ef9-ab3a-6aebfa322f75
uninstallers (removal tools) common antivirus software
http://kb.eset.com/esetkb/index?page=content&id=soln146
===============================
check :
right click start button - control panel - troubleshooting - on right side click view -
system maintenance.
-----------------------------------------------------
tips improve pc performance in windows 10 <-- read link
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4002019/windows-10-improve-pc-performance
below additional of methods in "tips improve...." link.
windows key + x - command prompt (admin)
sfc /scannow
note if shows uncorrected errors - below regardless.
when completes run these :
dism /online /cleanup-image /scanhealth
dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
note if shows uncorrected errors - below regardless.
restart computer.
sure running latest available bios , drivers.
check system maker (motherboard maker custom systems) updates
to the bios, low level chipset drivers, , the major on-board , separate
device drivers. run driverview - set view hide microsoft drivers - update
without dump in their name.
driverview - free - utility displays list of device drivers loaded
on your system. each driver in list, additional useful information
displayed: load address of driver, description, version, product name,
company created driver, and more.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/driverview.html
drivers check system maker fallbacks , device maker's
most current. control panel - device manager - display adapter - write down
make and complete model of video adapter - double click - driver's
tab - write down the version info. click update driver (this may not
ms far behind certifying drivers) - right click - uninstall -
reboot refresh driver stack.
repeat network - network card (nic), wifi, sound, mouse , keyboard
if 3rd party own software , drivers , other major device drivers
you have.
go system maker's site (dell, hp, toshiba examples) (as rollback) and
then device maker's site (realtek, intel, nvidia, ati examples) ,
latest versions. (look bios, chipset, and software updates @ system maker's
site while there.)
download - save - go put them - right click - run ad admin -
reboot after each installation.
check in device manager - drivers tab sure version
installing actually shows up. because drivers rollback before
latest installed (sound drivers particularly this) install driver - reboot
- check sure is installed , repeat needed.
repeat @ device makers - btw at device makers not run scanner -
heck manually model.
manually @ manufacturer's sites drivers - , device maker's sites.
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/ht/driverdlmfgr.htm
hope helps.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
rob brown - microsoft mvp <- profile - windows , devices it : bicycle - mark twain said right.
Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings / PC
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