I've been having serious issues with my Windows 11 File Explorer lately. It crashes often, leaving my screen gray and freezing access to my apps. Weirdly enough, I can still play games and watch YouTube through Task Manager, but accessing documents or using the control panel is a no-go. I'm thinking of using Command Prompt to troubleshoot. Other than DISM, does anyone have suggestions on what I can try?
3 Answers
You should definitely try running these commands in Command Prompt as an Administrator:
1. **Dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth** - This will scan and repair corrupted Windows image files.
2. **Sfc /scannow** - This checks for and repairs corrupted or missing system files.
Also, consider using **CrystalDiskInfo** to check your drive's health just in case there's an underlying issue.
I’ve had similar issues before! Running the DISM and SFC commands usually helps, but if the File Explorer keeps crashing after that, you might want to check your drivers and see if they're up to date too.
Absolutely, running those commands is a great start. But remember to back up your data just in case! It's better to be safe. If those commands don’t fix it, consider other options such as reinstalling the File Explorer or looking into Windows updates.
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