Solved File Explorer is open on start/restart

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Briefly explain your current issue(s)
File Explorer is opened at start or restart.
Steps taken to resolve, but have been unsuccessful
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I recently uninstalled some software and File Explorer now opens maximized on start or restart. Please advise a fix. Thank you in advance for helping a lost soul! :)
 
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Bill K said:
One thing you can try is to minimize the window to your desired size and location and then hold down the <CTRL> key while closing the window. Sometimes this works and hope it's that simple for you!
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I usually keep it closed in taskbar, not minimized unless I'm using it. :confused:
 
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oldschool said:
Problem solved very simply in Settings>Apps>Startup>Windows Explorer>Off. DUH! The thing is, I don't know how it got switched in the first place!:rolleyes:
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It probably got confused by the uninstall process you ran.
Now that you already discovered the solution, and taught us about a new place in Windows 10 settings, you can actually get to the same place the old way: Task manager/Startup tab.
 
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shmu26 said:
It probably got confused by the uninstall process you ran.
Now that you already discovered the solution, and taught us about a new place in Windows 10 settings, you can actually get to the same place the old way: Task manager/Startup tab.
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I was unable to disable in Task Manager/Startup tab because "disable" was not available in right-click options for Explorer (greyed out). I have no idea why.:unsure: So after banging my head against the wall for a few minutes I found the solution. DUH! :rolleyes:
 
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oldschool said:
I was unable to disable in Task Manager/Startup tab because "disable" was not available in right-click options for Explorer (greyed out). I have no idea why.:unsure: So after banging my head against the wall for a few minutes I found the solution. DUH! :rolleyes:
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That's an interesting glitch. Anyways, thanks for the tip about that Settings feature.
 
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