Open files from the File menu - Microsoft Support
Learn how to search for and open files from your Microsoft Office app. Browse recently opened files and folders using shortcuts.
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File Explorer in Windows - Microsoft Support
Windows File Explorer helps you find, open, organize, and manage files and folders on your PC and in the cloud. To open File Explorer in Windows 11, select it on the taskbar or the Start menu, or press the Windows logo key + E on your keyboard. How to use File Explorer:
Troubleshooting downloadable content on Windows 10/11
Get help if you're having trouble playing content downloaded from the Xbox network on your Windows 10/11 device.
Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows - Microsoft Support
There are different ways to remove apps and programs, so if you can't find the one you're looking for, you can try another location. Note that some apps and programs are built into Windows and can't be uninstalled. You can try to repair a program first, if it's just not running correctly.
Automatically diagnose and repair Windows file and folder problems ...
Follow these steps to automatically diagnose and repair problems with files and folders in Windows. These problems might include the inablility to delete files or folders from the Recycle Bin, or troubles with trying to copy, move, rename, or delete a file. Select the Download button on this page.
Repair apps and programs in Windows - Microsoft Support
In the page that opens, select Repair if it's available. If it isn't available or doesn't fix the problem, select Reset. Repair options from the Control Panel. In the search box on the taskbar, enter control panel and select Control Panel from the results. Select Programs > Programs and Features.
Fix File Explorer if it won't open or start - Microsoft Support
To open File Explorer in Windows, select File Explorer on the taskbar or press the Windows logo key + E on your keyboard. Here are some things to try if File Explorer won't open.
Find your files in Windows - Microsoft Support
Search from the taskbar: Type the name of a document (or a keyword from it) into the search box on the taskbar. You'll see results for documents across your PC and OneDrive. To filter your search, you can select the Documents tab—and then your search results will only show documents.
Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed
First, you'll need to download the troubleshooter. Download troubleshooter. If you see the File Download box when you start downloading, select Run or Open. The troubleshooter provides steps for you to follow. If a program isn't listed in the uninstall options, you'll be asked for that program's product code.
"OpenFiles /local on" command fails on a computer that is running ...
General information about the Openfiles command. Fixes an issue in which you receive an error message when you run the "OpenFiles /local on" command. This issue occurs on a computer that is running Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012.