July 4, 2020

How to fix Internet Explorer Not Working

"Internet Explorer Not Working" is an error prompt that prevents you from accessing and managing the files or folders on your computer or external storage devices. Given the frequency we use Windows Explorer, it's necessary to fix "Internet Explorer Not Working" as soon as possible. If you have lost any files due to this error, you can retrieve your data using EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard if you need to.
Windows Explorer (explorer.exe), later called File Explorer in Windows 10, is the file management application in Windows. Stay calm when "Windows Explorer has stopped working" error occurs in Windows 7/8/10 (32 or 64 bit). Here are 8 fixes to assist you remove this issue, making your File Explorer back to work again:


Ways to fix "Windows Explorer has stopped working" in Windows 7/8/10

Step 1. Right-click on "This PC" and go to "Manage" > "Device Manager".

Step 2. Expand "Display adapters", right-click on the graphics card driver and choose "Update driver".

Step 3. in the new windows, click "Search automatically for updated driver software" to continue.


Run System File Checker Tool

Step 1. Click "Start" and type cmd.

Step 2. Right-click "Command Prompt" and choose "Run as administrator".

Step 3. Enter the following command lines in order. (The DISM command is used to create a Windows image to protect your data.)

Step 4. Restart the pc and check whether the problem persists.


Boot Your PC into Safe Mode to check Startup problems

Step 1. Click "Start" > "Settings" > "Update & Sefaty" > "Recovery".

Step 2. in the Advanced startup section, choose "Restart now".

Step 3. Then your computer will restart to the "Choose an option" screen, visit "Troubleshoot" > "Advanced options" > "Startup Settings" > "Restart".

Step 4. After your PC restart, you can choose the safe mode to boot your computer into.


If Windows File Explorer works fine in safe mode, it's highly likely a startup item or third-party application is causing Windows File Explorer to stop working. to identify what the issue is, you can uninstall the application you recently installed or disable startup services via following the step's below:

Step 1. Press "Windows + R" and enter msconfig.

Step 2. in the System Configuration window, switch to the "Services" tab.

Step 3. Check "Hide all Microsoft services" & click "Disable all" > "Apply" > "OK".


Clear Log in Event Viewer

Step 1. Click "Start" and enter event viewer.

Step 2. Right-click "Event Viewer" and choose "Run as administrator".

Step 3. Expand "Windows Logs" and choose "Application".

Step 3. in the "Actions" section, choose "Clear Log...", then click "Clear" to confirm your operation.