This will close File Explorer and in order to restart it, click File > Run new task.ĥ. Right-click on Windows Explorer and select End Task.Ĥ. Now find Windows Explorer in the processes list.ģ.
Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.Ģ. Method 1: Restart Windows File Explorer from the Task Managerġ. Make sure to create a restore point just in case something goes wrong. Method 6: Run System File Checker (SFC) and Check Disk (CHKDSK)įix File Explorer does not highlight selected files or folders.Method 3: Toggle High Contrast mode on and off.Method 1: Restart Windows File Explorer from the Task Manager.