How to Restart Windows Explorer Shortcut: A Step-by-Step Guide
Are you experiencing slow performance or unresponsive behavior from Windows Explorer? Restarting the Windows Explorer process can often resolve these issues. In this article, we will walk you through the process of creating a shortcut to restart Windows Explorer on your Windows PC. By following these simple steps, you’ll have a quick and easy way to refresh your system and improve its performance.
Step 1: Right-click on the desktop
First, locate an empty space on your desktop and right-click on it. This will open a context menu with various options.
Step 2: Select ‘New’ and then ‘Shortcut’
In the context menu, hover over ‘New’ and click on ‘Shortcut.’ This will open the ‘Create Shortcut’ window.
Step 3: Enter the command for Windows Explorer
In the ‘Create Shortcut’ window, you will see a text field labeled ‘Type the location of the item.’ Here, you need to enter the command for Windows Explorer. Copy and paste the following command into the text field:
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explorer.exe
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Step 4: Click ‘Next’ and give the shortcut a name
After entering the command, click ‘Next.’ You will be prompted to enter a name for the shortcut. You can name it anything you like, such as ‘Restart Explorer’ or ‘Refresh Explorer.’ Once you’ve entered a name, click ‘Finish.’
Step 5: Customize the shortcut (optional)
If you wish, you can further customize the shortcut to make it more visually appealing or to change its behavior. Right-click on the new shortcut and select ‘Properties.’ In the ‘Shortcut’ tab, you can modify the ‘Start in’ and ‘Target’ fields to specify a specific folder or change the behavior of the shortcut.
Step 6: Test the shortcut
Now that you have created the shortcut, double-click on it to test it. Windows Explorer should close and then reopen, which can help resolve any issues you were experiencing.
By following these steps, you now have a handy shortcut to restart Windows Explorer whenever you need to. This can be particularly useful if you frequently encounter performance issues or unresponsive behavior with the file explorer. Keep this shortcut on your desktop or in a convenient location for easy access.
