{"id":123790,"date":"2023-02-13T09:59:29","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T09:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=123790"},"modified":"2025-04-22T09:07:36","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T09:07:36","slug":"windows-file-explorer-crashing-fixed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/windows-file-explorer-crashing-fixed\/","title":{"rendered":"Fix Windows File Explorer Crashing on Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>File Explorer is an important part of Windows that provides user interface for easy navigation and file access. No work can be done without it. In its nascent state, the Windows 11 experience is a mix bag for users as it brings some new features and design changes along with a few troublesome bugs. Windows 11 File Explorer unexpectedly crashing is one such error causing hindrance and stalling the work.<\/p><p>Affected Windows 11 users have reported this issue on various forums across the web to discuss and find ways to resolve it. To help you all, we have compiled a list of methods to resolve the crashing File Explorer issue on Windows 11 PCs.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reasons-behind-windows-file-explorer-crashing-on-windows-11-computers\">Reasons Behind Windows File Explorer Crashing on Windows 11 Computers<\/h2><p>Windows 11 File Explorer crashing is an annoying issue affecting a lot of computers across the globe. Windows 11 users have reported multiple triggers that cause this issue, such as:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-clicking on any exe file<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After selecting any file<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crashing after sleep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crashing on startup, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Such triggers are causing the File Explorer to crash unexpectedly. A very small percentage of the affected users also stated that this issue occurs when they log into a specific Microsoft account. While there is no way to reinstall the Windows File Explorer on Windows 11, affected users have found a temporary fix for it by restarting their computer, which is able to temporarily resolve this issue.<\/p><p>The exact cause of this issue is still unknown. However, we will discuss some possible reasons and try to eliminate this issue using methods mentioned ahead.<\/p><p>Here are some possible reasons behind <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/article\/what-if-you-do-not-upgrade-to-windows-11.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Windows 11<\/a> File Explorer crashing unexpectedly &ndash;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improper system settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incompatible third-party software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large number of files in history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accumulated cache<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corrupted system files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Running windows 11 insider build<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interference by third party app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Problematic third party software<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"methods-to-fix-unexpectedly-crashing-file-explorer-in-windows-11\">Methods to Fix Unexpectedly Crashing File Explorer in Windows 11<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-1-restart-it-from-the-task-manager\">Method 1 &ndash; Restart it from the Task Manager<\/h3><p>This simple fix could resolve the Windows File Explorer crashing issue. If you have recently started facing this issue, you can employ this method to fix this glitch. Follow the steps as mentioned below:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>CTRL + ALT + DEL<\/strong> to open <strong>Security Options<\/strong> window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Task Manager<\/strong> from the list.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"244\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/lock-screen-mark-task-manager.png\" alt=\"Open Task Manager\" class=\"wp-image-123797 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/lock-screen-mark-task-manager.png 244w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/lock-screen-mark-task-manager-234x300.png 234w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/lock-screen-mark-task-manager-150x192.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 244px) 100vw, 244px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find <strong>Windows Explorer<\/strong> under the <strong>Processes<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Restart-Windows-Explorer.png\" alt=\"Restart Windows explorer to fix windows explorer crashing issue\" class=\"wp-image-123798 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Restart-Windows-Explorer.png 700w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Restart-Windows-Explorer-300x275.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Restart-Windows-Explorer-150x137.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select it and right-click on it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Restart<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>This will restart the File Explorer and should fix the issue at hand on your Windows 11 computer.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-2-change-file-explorer-options\">Method 2 &ndash; Change File Explorer Options<\/h3><p>Sometimes, the Windows File Explorer keeps crashing due to some misconfigured explorer settings. This can be resolved by changing the File Explorer options. To do so &ndash;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>WIN + Q<\/strong> and type in <em>Control Panel<\/em>. Click on the relevant result to open <strong>Control Panel<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>File Explorer Options<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/control-panel.png\" alt=\"Open file explorer options in control panel\" class=\"wp-image-123799 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/control-panel.png 800w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/control-panel-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/control-panel-768x345.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/control-panel-150x67.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the pop-up window, click on the <strong>General<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the drop-down list next to <strong>Open File Explorer<\/strong> and select <strong>This PC<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"382\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/file-explorer-options-mark-clear-under-privacy.png\" alt=\"change file explorer settings\" class=\"wp-image-123800 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/file-explorer-options-mark-clear-under-privacy.png 382w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/file-explorer-options-mark-clear-under-privacy-241x300.png 241w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/file-explorer-options-mark-clear-under-privacy-150x187.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Apply<\/strong>, then <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-3-run-sfc-scan-using-command-prompt-admin\">Method 3 &ndash; Run SFC Scan Using Command Prompt (Admin)<\/h3><p>Command Prompt is a command-line based interface used for interacting with the computer using commands. If the Windows File Explorer is crashing or becoming unresponsive, it could be a case of corrupted or missing system files.<\/p><p>In such a case, you can use <strong>SFC<\/strong> or <strong>System File Checker<\/strong> to check, repair, or replace corrupted system files.<\/p><p>To run <strong>System File Checker<\/strong> &ndash;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>WIN + R<\/strong> and type in <em>CMD<\/em>. Press <strong>WIN + SHIFT + ENTER<\/strong> to open it with administrator privileges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <strong>sfc \/scannow<\/strong> and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"621\" height=\"271\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/sfc-scan-1.jpg\" alt=\"Perform SFC scan to check for corrupted system files\" class=\"wp-image-123801 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/sfc-scan-1.jpg 621w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/sfc-scan-1-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/sfc-scan-1-150x65.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wait for the scan to finish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-4-run-dism-commands-using-command-prompt-admin\">Method 4 &ndash; Run DISM Commands Using Command Prompt (Admin)<strong><\/strong><\/h3><p><strong>DISM<\/strong> or <strong>Deployment Image Servicing and Management<\/strong> command allows you to prepare, modify, and repair system images. It scans for any data corruption in the system file image and repairs or restores it using a locally saved system image.<\/p><p>To run the DISM command, type the following commands and run them one by one &ndash;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>DISM.exe \/Online \/Cleanup-image \/Scanhealth <\/strong>and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DISM.exe \/Online \/Cleanup-image \/Restorehealth<\/strong> and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart the system after the process is finished.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-5-clear-the-windows-file-explorer-cache\">Method 5 &ndash; Clear the Windows File Explorer Cache<\/h3><p>In certain scenarios, the Windows File Explorer crashes unexpectedly or becomes unresponsive due to corrupted File Explorer cache, which is causing hindrance to the smooth functioning of File Explorer, causing it to crash or become unresponsive. In such a case, clearing the cache could help resolve this issue. Simply follow the steps as mentioned below &ndash;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>WIN + Q<\/strong> and type in <em>Control Panel<\/em>. Click on the relevant result to open <strong>Control Panel<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>File Explorer Options<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/control-panel-1.png\" alt=\"open windows file explorer settings\" class=\"wp-image-123802 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/control-panel-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/control-panel-1-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/control-panel-1-768x345.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/control-panel-1-150x67.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the pop-up window, click on the <strong>General<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the <strong>Privacy<\/strong> section and click on the <strong>Clear<\/strong> button in front of <strong>Clear File Explorer History<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"382\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/file-explorer-options-mark-privacy.png\" alt=\"Clear windows file explorer cache\" class=\"wp-image-123803 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/file-explorer-options-mark-privacy.png 382w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/file-explorer-options-mark-privacy-241x300.png 241w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/file-explorer-options-mark-privacy-150x187.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Confirm the changes by clicking on <strong>Apply<\/strong> and then <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-6-update-windows-os\">Method 6 &ndash; Update Windows OS<\/h3><p>Running an outdated Windows OS can sometimes cause the system to glitch out and cause issues like the crashing or unresponsive File Explorer. Updating your system OS to the latest version could resolve this issue. To update your Windows OS &ndash;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>WIN + I<\/strong> to open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/win-11-settings-mark-updates-security.png\" alt=\"Open system settings on Windows 11\" class=\"wp-image-123804 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/win-11-settings-mark-updates-security.png 800w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/win-11-settings-mark-updates-security-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/win-11-settings-mark-updates-security-768x515.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/win-11-settings-mark-updates-security-150x101.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>Windows Update<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Check for updates<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"291\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/update-win-11-mark-chek-for-updates.png\" alt=\"Update Windows 11 to fix windows file explorer crashing issue\" class=\"wp-image-123805 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/update-win-11-mark-chek-for-updates.png 800w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/update-win-11-mark-chek-for-updates-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/update-win-11-mark-chek-for-updates-768x279.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/update-win-11-mark-chek-for-updates-150x55.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Install the updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>The Windows File Explorer keeps crashing issue should get resolved after updating your PC to the latest Windows 11 version.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-7-update-gpu-driver\">Method 7 &ndash; Update GPU Driver<\/h3><p>If you have a <strong>dedicated GPU<\/strong> installed in your Windows 11 computer, then in certain cases, using a graphics unit with outdated driver could cause Windows Explorer to crash or become unresponsive. You can update your GPU driver to fix the crashing Windows File Explorer issue. However, to update your GPU driver, we would recommend checking your GPU&rsquo;s manufacturer&rsquo;s website and following the instructions mentioned there.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-prevent-windows-file-explorer-from-crashing-on-windows-11-pcs?\">How to Prevent Windows File Explorer from Crashing on Windows 11 PCs?<\/h2><p>Now that we have discussed numerous methods to deal with crashing or unresponsive Windows File Explorer, let&rsquo;s look at some extra handy tips that could help us avoid such unexpected crashes in the future.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep the OS and device drivers up to date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear the Windows File Explorer cache regularly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fix corrupted system files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove items from the Quick Access menu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disable any unnecessary third party extensions<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"note-alert\">\n        <div class=\"tips_container\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tips-con.png\" class=\"img-fluid apply-gradient-on-post-images\" alt=\"tips\">\n            <div class=\"tips_content ml-3\">\n                <span class=\"f700 fmont\">Pro Tip &ndash;  <\/span>  If Windows File Explorer crashing has caused data loss due to accidental deletion, system shut down or any other reason, then it could be a case of system file corruption. In such a scenario, a versatile data recovery software could help you recover your data from the affected computer.\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/windows-data-recovery.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Stellar Data Recovery<\/strong><\/a> is a simple to use software, which can help you recover your lost data in various data loss scenarios like accidental deletion, unexpected system crash, virus attack and more, from almost all types of storage media like HDDs, SSDs, SD cards, etc. Its simple and clean UI makes data recovery process feel like a breeze and thus makes it friendly for even users with no data recovery experience.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.com\/StellarDataRecovery-Blog.exe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"252\" height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-1.png\" alt=\"image 1\" class=\"wp-image-164295 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:241px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-1.png 252w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-1-150x48.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>The steps for recovering data from any storage media are pretty simple &ndash;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the file type you wish to recover. By default, it selects all file types.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/public\/image\/catalog\/screenshot\/data-recovery-standard\/wdr-standard1.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the storage media or drive or folder from where you wish to recover your lost data and click <strong>Scan<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/public\/image\/catalog\/screenshot\/data-recovery-standard\/wdr-standard2.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once the scanning is complete, <strong>preview<\/strong> the recoverable files. If satisfied, recover them onto any external storage media of your choice.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/public\/image\/catalog\/screenshot\/data-recovery-standard\/wdr-standard3.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><p class=\"note-alert\"><strong>Note<\/strong> &ndash; If you are not able to find the required files using the <strong>Quick Scan<\/strong> mode, you can perform <strong>Deep Scan<\/strong>, which will do an in-depth scanning of each sector and show all the data that can be recovered.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-words\">Final Words<\/h2><p>The Windows File Explorer is an important part of Windows OS. If you are running into problems with it or it is not working as intended, like crashing or becoming unresponsive, it can be really frustrating. However, there are methods to fix this and get the Windows File Explorer back to working state. We hope the methods mentioned in this guide will help you understand the causes behind this issue and fix this error.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>File Explorer is an important part of Windows that provides user interface&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/windows-file-explorer-crashing-fixed\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Fix Windows File Explorer Crashing on Windows 11<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":83,"featured_media":123810,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[692],"tags":[207,4523,2878,4524],"class_list":["post-123790","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-windows-data-recovery-standard","tag-data-recovery-software","tag-file-explorer","tag-windows-11","tag-windows-file-explorer-crashing","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - 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