How to Reinstall Windows Explorer in Windows 7
Are you experiencing issues with Windows Explorer in Windows 7? Does it crash frequently or fail to open? If so, you might need to reinstall Windows Explorer to resolve these problems. In this article, we will guide you through the process of reinstalling Windows Explorer in Windows 7. Follow these simple steps to get your Windows Explorer up and running again.
Step 1: Open Command Prompt as Administrator
To begin the process, you need to open Command Prompt as an administrator. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Click on the Start button in the lower-left corner of your screen.
2. Type “cmd” in the search box and right-click on “Command Prompt” from the search results.
3. Select “Run as administrator” from the context menu.
Step 2: Run the System File Checker
The System File Checker is a built-in Windows tool that scans for and repairs corrupted system files. To run the System File Checker, follow these steps:
1. In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter:
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sfc /scannow
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2. Wait for the process to complete. If any corrupted files are found, the System File Checker will attempt to repair them.
Step 3: Reinstall Windows Explorer
If the System File Checker fails to resolve the issue, you can try reinstalling Windows Explorer. To do this, follow these steps:
1. In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter:
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ren explorer.exe explorer.exe.bak
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2. This command renames the current Windows Explorer executable to explorer.exe.bak, effectively disabling it.
3. Now, type the following command and press Enter to create a new Windows Explorer executable:
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copy %systemroot%\system32\explorer.exe %userprofile%\AppData\Local\Temp
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4. Next, navigate to the following directory in the Command Prompt:
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cd %userprofile%\AppData\Local\Temp
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5. Finally, type the following command and press Enter to rename the new Windows Explorer executable to explorer.exe:
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ren explorer.exe.bak explorer.exe
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Step 4: Restart Your Computer
After reinstalling Windows Explorer, you need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect. To restart your computer, follow these steps:
1. In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter:
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shutdown /r /t 0
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2. This command will restart your computer immediately.
Step 5: Verify the Reinstallation
Once your computer restarts, check if Windows Explorer is functioning correctly. Open Windows Explorer by clicking on the Start button and typing “explorer” in the search box. If everything works fine, you have successfully reinstalled Windows Explorer in Windows 7.
By following these steps, you should be able to reinstall Windows Explorer in Windows 7 and resolve any issues you were experiencing. If the problem persists, consider seeking further assistance from Microsoft Support or a professional technician.
