southcarolinabo
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Solved Windows explorer access
- Thread starter southcarolinabo
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Hello SouthCarolinaBo,
Are you trying to open this from a shortcut of Windows Explorer? If so, then you may need to fix it's target to point to %windir%\explorer.exe.
Does Windows Explorer open if you run the C:\Windows\explorer.exe file directly? You can type explorer.exe in the Start Menu search box and press enter for this.
Do you have any issues when trying to open other shortcuts or exe files?
Are you trying to open this from a shortcut of Windows Explorer? If so, then you may need to fix it's target to point to %windir%\explorer.exe.
Does Windows Explorer open if you run the C:\Windows\explorer.exe file directly? You can type explorer.exe in the Start Menu search box and press enter for this.
Do you have any issues when trying to open other shortcuts or exe files?
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Many thanks for the reply. The problem seems to be the lack of a file association. Excuse my inexperience but how do I use the %windir%\explorer.exe that you noted. I get the same message if I go to the explorer.exe file. If I right click the start button and then click "go to windows explorer" it takes to to a library file.
My Computer
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Windows 7 premium 64 biti916 gig
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Dell xps8300
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- Windows 7 premium 64 bit
- CPU
- i9
- Memory
- 16 gig
Windows Explorer opens to Libraries by default, so that would be correct.
I need to know what you are opening Windows Explorer from first. A shortcut from somewhere, from the icon on the taskbar, etc....
For now, to make sure it's not an association issue, download and merge the lnk (LNK) and exe options in the tutorial below to restore their default associations.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/19449-default-file-type-associations-restore.html
I need to know what you are opening Windows Explorer from first. A shortcut from somewhere, from the icon on the taskbar, etc....
For now, to make sure it's not an association issue, download and merge the lnk (LNK) and exe options in the tutorial below to restore their default associations.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/19449-default-file-type-associations-restore.html
My Computer
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64-bit Windows 11 Pro for WorkstationsIntel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600...ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Self built custom
- OS
- 64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
- CPU
- Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
- Motherboard
- ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
- Memory
- 64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz
- Graphics Card(s)
- ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
- Sound Card
- Integrated
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- 2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
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- 2560x1440
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4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus NAS
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- Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
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- Thermaltake Core P3
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- Corsair Hydro H115i
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- Logitech wireless K800
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- Logitech MX Master 4
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- Logitech Z625 speaker system,
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windows explorer issue
I tried from the icon on the task bar and an icon i put on my desk top. Since you explained that it is opening correctly from the start button I guess I will stick with that and delete my icons. Thanks again for the advice.
I tried from the icon on the task bar and an icon i put on my desk top. Since you explained that it is opening correctly from the start button I guess I will stick with that and delete my icons. Thanks again for the advice.
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 premium 64 biti916 gig
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Dell xps8300
- OS
- Windows 7 premium 64 bit
- CPU
- i9
- Memory
- 16 gig
You're welcome.
If you wanted to change what Windows Explorer opens to, you could use the path and tutorial below to have it open to say the Computer window instead.
%windir%\explorer.exe shell:MyComputerFolder
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2863-windows-explorer-taskbar-icon-change-open-target.html
If you wanted to change what Windows Explorer opens to, you could use the path and tutorial below to have it open to say the Computer window instead.
%windir%\explorer.exe shell:MyComputerFolder
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2863-windows-explorer-taskbar-icon-change-open-target.html
My Computer
At a glance
64-bit Windows 11 Pro for WorkstationsIntel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600...ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Self built custom
- OS
- 64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
- CPU
- Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
- Motherboard
- ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
- Memory
- 64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz
- Graphics Card(s)
- ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
- Sound Card
- Integrated
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
- Screen Resolution
- 2560x1440
- Hard Drives
- 1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus NAS
- PSU
- Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
- Case
- Thermaltake Core P3
- Cooling
- Corsair Hydro H115i
- Keyboard
- Logitech wireless K800
- Mouse
- Logitech MX Master 4
- Internet Speed
- 2 Gb/s Download and 100 Mb/s Upload
- Antivirus
- Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
- Browser
- Google Chrome
- Other Info
- Logitech Z625 speaker system,
Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
Galaxy S23 Plus phone
