{"id":917,"date":"2020-08-27T08:03:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-27T08:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/?p=917"},"modified":"2025-01-30T10:31:41","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T10:31:41","slug":"fix-file-explorer-keeps-opening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/fix-file-explorer-keeps-opening\/","title":{"rendered":"Fix: Windows 10 File Explorer Keeps Opening"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Recently, a lot of Windows users have complained that File Explorer keeps opening randomly and crashing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although this won\u2019t stop you from performing tasks on Windows, it can get annoying to see frequent pop-ups if the window keeps opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_File_Explorer\"><\/span>What is File Explorer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>File Explorer is a Windows built-in tool that provides convenience by allowing users to access files quickly and it features the graphical user interface that displays the Taskbar and other items on the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"804\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/file-explorer-task.png\" alt=\"File Explorer in Task Manager\" class=\"wp-image-927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/file-explorer-task.png 804w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/file-explorer-task-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/file-explorer-task-768x255.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 804px) 100vw, 804px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So, here are some basic properties of the Windows File Explorer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Software Developer: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Microsoft Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Software Program: Microsoft\u00ae Windows\u00ae Operating System<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operating System: Windows 95 and later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Executable File: explorer.exe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Known File Size (bytes): Ranges from 1,0321,292 to 3,194,368.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location: C:\\Windows\\explorer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_File_Explorer_Keep_Opening\"><\/span>Why Does File Explorer Keep Opening?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When File Explorer keeps opening by itself, it could mean underlying issues, including corrupted system files, viruses and malware, or AutoPlay errors, among others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would love to use an automatic way to check your entire system and locate junk files and speed-reducing issues, we highly recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/software\/pc-repair\/?m=site_blog_article_pcr_pplink&amp;utm_source=outbyte&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=article_pcr_pplink&amp;utm_term=Outbyte+PC+Repair&amp;utm_content=\/blog\/fix-file-explorer-keeps-opening\/\">Outbyte PC Repair<\/a>. This tool is able to scan your computer for unwanted programs and files such as browser cache, Windows update leftovers, unused issue logs, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"download-button-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/software\/pc-repair\/download\/\">Download PC Repair<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experienced the File Explorer keeps opening issue after connecting an external drive, the AutoPlay feature might be responsible. It\u2019s also possible for certain Windows processes to misbehave, but simply restarting File Explorer can fix this problem. For example, you might also experience <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/fix-windows-explorer-using-high-cpu\/\">Windows Explorer high CPU usage<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/fix-file-explorer-is-slow\/\">Windows Explorer running slow<\/a>, or the <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/fix-external-hard-drive-not-showing-up-in-file-explorer\/\">external hard drive not showing up<\/a> when using File Explorer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Four_Ways_to_Fix_File_Explorer_Keeps_Opening_Error\"><\/span>Four Ways to Fix File Explorer Keeps Opening Error<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_1_Restart_File_Explorer\"><\/span>Fix 1: Restart File Explorer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>File Explorer keeps opening errors are usually caused by the misbehavior of the explorer.exe process. However, restarting File Explorer is capable of fixing this problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click on the taskbar, then select Task Manager. You can also use the shortcut <kbd>Ctrl<\/kbd> + <kbd>Shift<\/kbd> + <kbd>Esc<\/kbd> to open the Task Manager.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Task Manager, navigate to the Processes tab and check for either <strong>File Explorer<\/strong> or <strong>Windows Explorer<\/strong> (this depends on the Windows version).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on it and choose the <strong>End Task<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, click <strong>File <\/strong>in the Task Manager and choose the <strong>Run new task<\/strong> option to continue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the popup box, input <code class=\"inline\">explorer.exe<\/code> and click OK to continue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"410\" height=\"226\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/new-task-explorer.png\" alt=\"Create a new task: explorer.exe\" class=\"wp-image-929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/new-task-explorer.png 410w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/new-task-explorer-300x165.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Restart your PC. Wait for your computer to boot and check if the issue has been fixed. If not, feel free to try any of the following fixes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This step also helps in resolving other errors related to File Explorer, including <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/multiple-runtimebroker-exe-in-task-manager-what-to-do\/\">multiple runtimebroker.exe<\/a> processes that appear when several UWP apps are running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_2_Disable_AutoPlay_to_Stop_File_Explorer_Keeps_Opening\"><\/span>Fix 2: Disable AutoPlay to Stop File Explorer Keeps Opening<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If File Explorer keeps opening whenever you plug in peripherals like a USB flash stick or external hard drive, it can be that you have loose connections between the external devices and your PC. This causes File Explorer to open constantly and make AutoPlay to cause the File explorer opening randomly error.<br>To fix this error, use the steps below to disable AutoPlay:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type <code class=\"inline\">Control Panel<\/code> in the search box and click on the <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> app from the results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Input <code class=\"inline\">AutoPlay<\/code> in the search box on the top-left corner of the <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> window. Select the first result.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"414\" height=\"231\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/autoplay-control-panel.png\" alt=\"AutoPlay in Control Panel\" class=\"wp-image-931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/autoplay-control-panel.png 414w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/autoplay-control-panel-285x160.png 285w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/autoplay-control-panel-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/autoplay-control-panel-300x167.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 414px) 100vw, 414px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While in the <strong>AutoPlay <\/strong>window, uncheck the <strong>Use<\/strong> <strong>AutoPlay <\/strong>for all media and devices option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"245\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/autoplay-media-devices.png\" alt=\"Use AutoPlay for all media and devices\" class=\"wp-image-933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/autoplay-media-devices.png 670w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/autoplay-media-devices-300x110.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>Save <\/strong>to confirm changes and restart your PC.<br>Now, plug in your external device to check whether the File Explorer keeps opening problems have been fixed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_3_Repair_Corrupted_System_Files\"><\/span>Fix 3: Repair Corrupted System Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your system files are corrupted, they could be a reason why File Explorer keeps opening. So, you need to repair these corrupted files to fix this issue. Generally, you can use Windows built-in tool (System File Checker) to repair <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/find-and-fix-corrupted-files-on-windows-10\/\">corrupted system files<\/a> on your PC. System File Checker (SFC) is a command-line utility in Windows that makes it easy for users to scan and repair corrupted files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the steps below to use System File Checker (SFC):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Input <code class=\"inline\">cmd.exe<\/code> in the search box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on the Command Prompt app and choose the <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong> option to continue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"412\" height=\"301\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cmd.exe-administrator.png\" alt=\"Run cmd.exe as administrator\" class=\"wp-image-935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cmd.exe-administrator.png 412w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cmd.exe-administrator-300x219.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the Command Prompt window, execute the following command line: <code>sfc \/scannow<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, the<strong> <\/strong>System File Checker (SFC) will start to scan and repair the corrupted system files on your PC. Wait until you see a verification 100% complete message before closing the Command Prompt window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"271\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sfc-scannow-1.png\" alt=\"sfc\/scannow command \" class=\"wp-image-937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sfc-scannow-1.png 615w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sfc-scannow-1-300x132.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restart your PC and check if the error has been fixed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_4_Perform_an_Antivirus_Scan\"><\/span>Fix 4: Perform an Antivirus Scan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If File Explorer keeps opening by itself, it may be caused by a virus or malware on your PC. So, you need to perform a scan for viruses and remove them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the steps below to perform a scan using Windows built-in tool (Windows Defender):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the shortcut <kbd>Win<\/kbd> + <kbd>I<\/kbd> to open the Settings window and click on <strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/update-security.png\" alt=\"Update &amp; Security tab\" class=\"wp-image-939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/update-security.png 791w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/update-security-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/update-security-768x231.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to the <strong>Windows Security<\/strong> tab and click on <strong>Open Windows Security<\/strong> to continue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"695\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/virus-threat-protection.png\" alt=\"Virus &amp; threat protection\" class=\"wp-image-941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/virus-threat-protection.png 695w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/virus-threat-protection-300x81.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 695px) 100vw, 695px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the new window, click on <strong>Virus &amp; threat protection<\/strong> and then on <strong>Quick scan<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"404\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/quick-virus-scan.png\" alt=\"Windows quick scan for viruses\" class=\"wp-image-943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/quick-virus-scan.png 404w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/quick-virus-scan-300x171.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 404px) 100vw, 404px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019ll see a progress bar showing that Windows Defender has begun to scan your PC.<br>When the process is finished, restart your PC, and check if the problem with File Explorer keeps opening has been fixed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recently, a lot of Windows users have complained that File Explorer keeps opening randomly and crashing. 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