Solved File Explorer is open on start/restart

oldschool

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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
None.
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! :)
 

shmu26

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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:
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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oldschool

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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.

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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shmu26

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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:
That's an interesting glitch. Anyways, thanks for the tip about that Settings feature.
 
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