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I recently upgraded to Windows 10 from Windows 7. I have pinned File Explorer to the task bar, and if I right click on it I see a list of pinned folders including anything I have under 'quick access', but if I click on any of these, nothing happens. If I right click a folder in the pop-up and select "Open", nothing happens. The only action that opens a new Explorer window for me is selecting "File Explorer" from the pop-up which opens a default window, which I can then use the quick access list to change locations.
Is this what others are seeing? A bug in Win 10? Something wrong with my configuration?
The workaround of opening a default Explorer, then changing locations is fine, but why is it even showing a list of options if I can't select them?
1This isn't happening on mine, sadly. Something in your install is wonky. – Cora – 2015-08-16T20:55:06.237
You could try using the System File Checker, enter
sfc/ scannow
in a Command Prompt to see if it repairs anything. – MC10 – 2015-08-16T21:39:03.310Good idea MC10, but unfortunately it didn't find any problems. – Always Learning – 2015-08-16T23:12:37.093
I'd try 'Windows all in one Repair' from tweaking.com [free/donationware, with extra purchased 'pro' options not necessary for this task]. My bet is faulty Reparse Points, but just go through the tool, doing every step, exactly as it says. You can skip the sfc part if you've already done it, but do all the rest. (no affiliation, just a happy user) – Tetsujin – 2015-08-17T06:14:29.977
I tried tweaking's repair but unfortunately the problem is still there. Next step is to ask MS for help (though I gave up after 45 mins on hold yesterday) – Always Learning – 2015-08-19T14:00:57.333
I frequently have this issue. The only resolution I've found is logging out or rebooting the system. – Blairg23 – 2016-07-11T00:05:03.400