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Comment from Andrew on 2011-12-07

2011-12-08T05:35:38Z

when I click on Window Explorer (WE), a new tab will appear behind the WE icon at the foot of my screen. It will NOT expand to a proper screen even after I clicked on the tab. Appreciate your help.

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Comment from Mark J on 2011-10-25

2011-10-25T09:23:40Z

@Marina
Here's an article on Ask Leo which explains how to do that
http://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_delete_a_file_in_use.html

I use Unlocker Assistant. It's free and it often works when MoveOnBoot fails.
http://unlocker.en.softonic.com/

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Comment from Marina on 2011-10-24

2011-10-25T05:53:09Z

I had no trouble finding the file I wanted in Windows explorer, but I need to uninstall the file that's there and it's not giving me that option. What is the best way to delete an unwanted file from Windows Explorer?

If you mean uninstall the program, go to control panel, Programs, right click on the program and click on uninstall. If you mean delete the file you should be able to right click on the file and click on Delete. What happens next depends on the specific file - some, for example, should not be deleted.

25-Oct-2011

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Comment from Trish on 2011-08-06

2011-08-06T09:34:57Z

Thank you so much, I don't have a problem but my daughter (who has my old computer) couldn't find windows explorer, this has made it easy for me to tell her how to find it, I knew it was there but. . . . .

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Comment from Dick on 2011-07-26

2011-07-26T20:36:40Z

After you find Explorer in the first method you show, right click on Explorer and drag it to the desktop. Select "Copy Here".
Then you will always have a desktop icon to open Explorer.

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Comment from gerard on 2011-05-12

2011-05-12T16:26:23Z

i am having the same problem, when i try to access my photos or my computer etc i get a message saying that windows explorer has stopped working, then, windows explorer is restarting, then the blank page and message disappears. Its driving me nuts. have tried loads of tips but no luck. thanks Ger

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Comment from MCKENNA on 2010-09-29

2010-09-29T14:01:22Z

Where can I see and keep windows explorer on my desktop, I use xp, but cannot find windows explorer on my pc. I need to find notepad for something, and been told to find this through explorer.

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Comment from Dawn Leshk on 2010-08-28

2010-08-28T19:32:06Z

I'm reading PC's for Dummies and they tell me to find Windows Explorer but I can't do it on my computer. Dawn

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Comment from Catherine on 2010-08-18

2010-08-18T16:14:39Z

How do i get free windows explorer to download and show up on computer?????

Read the article. You don't need to download, it's already on your machine.

19-Aug-2010

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Comment from John on 2010-08-08

2010-08-09T01:16:45Z

I am trying to open my computer(another). It will not open because it says that Windows Explorer will not open. What can I do? Thank You

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Comment from Joanne Momsen on 2010-08-05

2010-08-05T16:13:41Z

Where is Windows Explorer ! ? I have tried all above but is still struggling to get it !

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Comment from Martin Moss on 2010-07-31

2010-07-31T08:39:51Z

Hi, I was using Windows Explorer and it just disappeared off the computer. I downloaded Google onto Favourites and then put it on the start bar. But how do I get Windows Explorer onto the start bar again?

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Comment from Jake on 2010-07-16

2010-07-16T08:01:09Z

Hi leo, why i am not able to access a net work drive from file? i can't also follow the process to map it. Thanks

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Comment from precious ojo on 2010-06-09

2010-06-09T18:23:27Z

Hi Loe my laptop does not have my computer it only has computer

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Comment from jamie-lee on 2010-04-30

2010-04-30T13:32:30Z

right, i have tried the ways above to open windows explorer, but i dont have a 'windows' key, it wont let me right click on 'my computer', and there is also no 'Run' button so i cant use any of the following ways to get into windows explorer! please HELP!!

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Comment from Lilly on 2010-02-28

2010-03-01T00:55:56Z

Hi Leo,

I have opened windows explorer and need to go to 'tools' but I can't seem to find an option anywhere. Just wondering how I could find it.

P.S I have a windows7 hp laptop.

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Comment from happykat on 2009-08-21

2009-08-21T10:31:04Z

I have problems with windows explorer. i can only open it by opening the shortcut in help and support.and even then it does show correctly on the toolbar, it shows up as "system" etc...I confess i might have deleted my desktop windows explorer link when i had a virus attack. what can i do to get it back and in the right place??ps am a bit of tech novuice so keep it simple please.

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Comment from zahra on 2009-05-11

2009-05-11T14:10:59Z

dear mr.Leo ,I cant open any documents and files in my new labtop with windows vista,everytime i want to open them ,it comes up with an error saying that:Windows Explorer has stopped working ,check for online soloution!but theres no soloution,what can I do?
Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: APPCRASH
Application Name: explorer.exe
Application Version: 6.0.6001.18164
Application Timestamp: 4907e242
Fault Module Name: dx.dll_unloaded
Fault Module Version: 0.0.0.0
Fault Module Timestamp: 49dcc7f4
Exception Code: c0000005
Exception Offset: 04224c84
OS Version: 6.0.6001.2.1.0.768.3
Locale ID: 1033
Additional Information 1: fd00
Additional Information 2: ea6f5fe8924aaa756324d57f87834160
Additional Information 3: fd00
Additional Information 4: ea6f5fe8924aaa756324d57f87834160
thanks

Pet Peeve: it's a laptop, not a labtop.

If Windows Explorer is crashing on you like that it's likely that you've been infected with a virus, or Windows itself has become corrupt. You can try the System File Checker, but I think you're probably headed for a reinstall of Windows.

- Leo
13-May-2009

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Comment from Ralph on 2009-02-23

2009-02-23T22:57:40Z

The bar at the bottom of Windows Explore has disappeared. I use it to display number of files in a folder and and total folder size

View menu, check the Status Bar item.

- Leo
24-Feb-2009

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Comment from Dennis Webber on 2009-01-08

2009-01-08T16:05:48Z

Simplist way is to right click on the START key and select explorer (usually the 2nd ent down).

Unfortunately it's rarely that simple. The initial menu displayed by the Start button is often very different for different people, and portions can also change over time. If it's there, great, but it may not be.

- Leo
09-Jan-2009

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Comment from John Griffin on 2009-01-07

2009-01-07T14:38:01Z

Finding Windows Explorer: Right click on Start, when the menu comes up select (left click) Explore

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Comment from Mary on 2008-12-23

2008-12-23T09:47:33Z

Hi Leo,
When I start up my computer I have no desktop and no start menu. A box pops up that says Windows has encountered a problem and needs to close. I tried running explorer.exe through my task manager and it will not start. I did a registry cleaner and it said this:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Explorer\Doc Folder Paths
I have no idea what this means. Also on the Error Signature it had:
App Name: Explorer.exe
Mod Ver: 5.1.2600.1106
App Ver: 6.0.2800.1106
Offset: 0001b62f
Mod name: Kernel32.dll
I am really frustrated and stuck on this problem. Hopefully you can help me. Thanks a lot. My system is windows xp pro

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Comment from Mary on 2008-12-23

2008-12-23T09:46:34Z

I'd say you probably need to either run the System File Checker, or perform a repair install of Windows.

- Leo
23-Dec-2008

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Comment from Jim Lacey on 2008-12-15

2008-12-15T18:43:56Z

Hi Leo...
I don't find anything resembling "Explore" when I right click on MyComputer. I do find shared documents, jim's documents, local disk, 3.5 drive,nero scout, my sharing files, and hp printer.
That's it.

Similarly, if i use the Window Key + E, i cannot find the folder (System Drive) that i'm looking for.

My problem is i added critical upgrades to XP Pro and my outlook express will not longer open. MS sent me to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/873021 to fix this, and i got finshed down to #6, inclusive, but now i can't find "systemdrive" in windows explorer to finish. i do see program files, but i'm worried it's not the same thing as systemdrive\programfiles\outlookexpress, which is what i'm supposed to edit next.

thanks for allowing such a long explanation.
jim

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Comment from Julie on 2008-10-23

2008-10-23T08:34:20Z

Dear Leo,
I have a great problem...the "start" button is NOT on my computer...somehow I cannot run explorer. no idea what to do...help!

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Comment from ChukoBoy on 2008-10-13

2008-10-13T13:06:44Z

Is it possible that Windows Explorer may not be on your computer? So how can you find something that is not there to begin with?

Do you have a "Start" button? Then you have Windows Explorer. (It's the same program that provides this functionality as well.) It's highly unlikely that it's not there.

- Leo
13-Oct-2008

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Comment from carol freedman on 2008-09-26

2008-09-27T04:11:53Z

i cannot find windows explorer, it is not in my accessories sub category - can i buy it and reinstall it??? i tried emailing microsoft but that was way too hard can you help
carol

Did you try all of the techniques to start Windows Explorer that were discussed in the article? Windows Explorer is not something you buy or download - it's a part of Windows itself and is already there.

- Leo
26-Sep-2008

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Comment from Edward J. Davis on 2008-06-24

2008-06-25T00:38:23Z

It seems to be a very long ordeal but i guess its for our own good.

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Comment from Penny on 2008-06-05

2008-06-05T12:54:53Z

Internet Explorer can do ftp transfers. After typing the address in the bar, the drop down menu (I think under file??) gives the option to allow ftp. After that, and signing in, it should be listed in your network places, and just double click.

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Comment from Leo on 2008-06-04

2008-06-04T17:41:36Z

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I don't think Windows explorer does FTP. Either get a "real"
frp program (FileZilla is free and open source) or use
Internet Explorer or Firefox.

Leo

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Comment from lilima on 2008-06-04

2008-06-04T07:49:59Z

Hi Leo, I tried opening Windows Explorer to access an ftp file but couldnt do it. When i go to windows explorer n type the ftp link it gives an error msg and nothing moves after that. Please help.

Thanks

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Comment from Dave Lueders on 2007-10-24

2007-10-24T17:13:26Z

The above article was informative.

I have a file/print server running ME that has been trouble free, except for a blank left pane in Windows Explorer and My Computer. I have tried a number of different run command parameters but no cigar. I suspect a registry problem but haven't a clue whick entry to look for or how to make the left pane show up. Any ideas?

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Comment from horia on 2007-06-04

2007-06-04T19:05:58Z

How many explorer.exe are there in your Windows folder?

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Comment from Audrey Sheck on 2006-08-11

2006-08-11T20:49:03Z

I need your address to send a bloched-up thing I did. Misplaced your address. Help!

Thanks

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Comment from Rledet on 2006-07-09

2006-07-09T12:26:01Z

I don't know why everyone makes this a hard problem. Explorer.exe should be in the Windows folder of the C drive. Just search for "explorer", make a short cut, and place it in the Start menu.

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Comment from Eli Coten on 2006-07-08

2006-07-08T23:48:13Z

If I would use it, I would open "My Computer" conveniently placed on the Start Menu and just click the big folders icon to show the left hand pane. I think Microsoft were trying to persuade people to switch from using the "Explorer" view to the "My Computer & Tasks" view.

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Comment from Mike Baker on 2006-07-08

2006-07-08T11:58:21Z

I find it by right clicking on start & clicking on Explore. Seems to provide a more complete version of explore

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