If File Explorer won’t open or start in Windows, it makes everyday tasks like finding files, opening folders, or managing storage difficult. This article walks through simple troubleshooting steps—such as checking for updates, restarting your device, and resetting Windows—to help restore File Explorer and get it working again. After you sync your OneDrive or SharePoint files to your device, you can manage those cloud files directly in File Explorer in Windows 10 or Windows 11.

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