Laptop File Explorer crashing
4.5
The taskbar disappears and reappears (Explorer restarts) when opening folders.
Symptoms
- Taskbar flashes
- Folders close suddenly
- Desktop icons disappear
Possible Causes
- Corrupt video file thumbnail
- Incompatible cloud sync app
- System file error
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Disable Thumbnails
Set Explorer to "Always show icons, never thumbnails".
2
Update Graphics Driver
Explorer uses GPU acceleration for some UI elements.
3
Check Event Viewer
Look for "Application Error" involving explorer.exe.
When to See a Technician
Cloud storage apps (OneDrive, Dropbox) are common culprits for Explorer crashes.
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