Elusive Explorer


  1. Posts : 49
    win7 Pro x64
       #1

    Elusive Explorer


    If I click on a folder, it opens in Windows Explorer. But I can no longer open Windows Explorer any other way. The shortcut I used to have on my taskbar, or entering "Explorer" in the Start menu and clicking that, just bring up "Program not found." How do I make WE directly accessible again?
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  2. Posts : 543
    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #2

    Delete the existing shortcut from task bar. Click on start, go to Accessories and drag Windows Explorer to task bar to copy it there See attached screen shot
    Last edited by cyclops; 30 Nov 2015 at 09:55.
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  3. Posts : 49
    win7 Pro x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Nope. I'd already tried that. Still says "Application not found."
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  4. Posts : 543
    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #4

    From the desktop, try dragging the Computer Icon to Taskbar
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  5. Posts : 543
    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #5

    click start and type explorer.exe in the search bar, then right click the folder and select Pin to Start Menu, then drag that one to task bar. Good luck
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  6. Posts : 49
    win7 Pro x64
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Did that. Still "not found"
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  7. Posts : 543
    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #7

    Can you see the application file Explorer in the root C:Windows see attached
    If it is there, your registry is probably screwed up, read this entire thread,,,
    Windows can't find explorer.exe - Windows Explorer - Windows XP
    Last edited by cyclops; 30 Nov 2015 at 09:55.
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    Linux Lite 3.2 x64; Windows 7, 8.1
       #8

    You can try a System Restore point and "last known good configuration" at the Advanced Boot Menu (F8 right after BIOS screen). If that doesn't work, press Winkey-r and type in 'explorer'. What does that do? Next I would do a SFC.
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  9. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #9

    I recommend following this tutorial by Brink and see if it restores Windows 7 files.

    SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker
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