Windows 7 Certian folders refuse to open

[log163]

i don't know if this is the right forum or not but:

the problem is recent and random folders when double clicking them windows makes the sound that they were opened but they are not open.

if i right click and open in new window the new window auto closes

programs like xnview are able to open the folders and so is cmd.exe just not explorer

 

[fimble]

Hi log163 and Welcome.

My first ports of call if I was in your position would be:

Run sfc /scannow to check system file integrity.
Scan with my AV and an up to date Virus database of Malwarebytes' Free. in Safe Mode.
Restore to a point prior to this happening.

 

[log163]

odd, i used xnview and told it to open a sub folder in one if these errant folders in explorer and explorer sort of froze for a second and refreshed and everything is fine now i don't know whats up...

 

[log163]

ok so that was a temporary fix that only worked for the explorer windows that was "forced?" open and not on any subsequent windows. sfc /scannow said it found corrupt files and repaired them i'm restarting now

 

[log163]

no still broken