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The explorer restart tag covers methods to restart Windows File Explorer without a full system reboot, often to resolve freezes, crashes, or display issues like missing thumbnails or a misbehaving taskbar. Common triggers include problematic files (e.g., .OGM or DNG files), codec conflicts, or general performance slowdowns. Solutions range from using Task Manager to restart the explorer.exe process, to PowerShell commands and registry tweaks. The tag also touches on related troubleshooting for Windows 11 auto-hide taskbar problems and File Explorer performance optimization. These techniques help users quickly restore functionality without losing work or rebooting.
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    How to Fix Windows 11 Auto-Hide Taskbar: Quick Safe Troubleshooting

    Hiding the Windows 11 taskbar is quick and usually reliable, but when auto-hide misbehaves it can be maddening — disappearing when you don’t want it to, or refusing to hide at all. This guide walks through every practical method I use on Windows 11 (including build 25H2), explains why auto-hide...
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    How to Fix and Speed Up Windows File Explorer for Better Performance

    Windows File Explorer is an essential part of the computing experience for millions of users worldwide, acting as the central hub for accessing files, documents, media, and all the key elements stored on PCs. Yet nothing disrupts workflow like a suddenly sluggish or unresponsive File Explorer...
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    Mastering Windows Task Manager: Boost Performance with Efficiency Mode

    If you’ve ever struggled with a sluggish computer or wondered why your system seems to drag its feet on critical tasks, you might want to take a closer look at one of Windows’ most underrated features: Task Manager. While many of us know it as the trusty tool for force-quitting frozen...
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    Quick Fix: How to Restart File Explorer in Windows 11 Without Rebooting

    When working diligently on your files and folders in Windows 11, a sudden freeze in File Explorer can severely disrupt your productivity. Fortunately, there are several methods to restart File Explorer without needing to reboot your entire system. In this article, we will explore these methods...
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    DNG files not displaying as thumbnails

    W10 ver 22H2 If I go to a Windows 10 folder - all of the jpeg files with have a thumbnail (as do png, tiff etc) Very few DNG files will have a thumbnail (usually none) As folders may have hundreds of files - the thumbnail view is essential to quickly find files without having to open...
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    • cache issues dng files explorer restart file explorer folder options image format raw images thumbnail view thumbnails windows 10
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Defrag: 3TB limit, Forced Shutdowns, Optimizing Win7 for Netbooks

    Microsoft tech troubleshooter extraordinaire Gov Maharaj and I help walk you through troubleshooting solutions to your tech support problems. If you have a problem you want to send us, you can use the Problem Step Recorder in Windows 7 (Link Removed for details on how) and send us the zip file...
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    Windows 7 Windows Explorer has stopped working.

    When I open some specific folders windows freezes and i get the message "Windows Explorer has stopped working.". Then i click on "restart windows explorer" and it works fine. I havent noticed, but I think I get the error with folder where are .OGM files. I downloaded ogm file on my desktop and...
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