Reload Windows 10

[Michael Abramowitz]

I think I have 2 problems:

Number 1 -- When I open File Explorer or This PC and click on a folder what comes up is the same window that I started from. I can continue doing this and more of the same windows appear, I can't seem to go deeper into any of the folders. I would like to reload Windows 10 but I don't want to lose any of my programs or data files, is there a way to do this?

Number 2 -- Periodically a notice about Windows Script comes up which says: Cannot find "C:\Programs\{CE7026B3-9EF2-F735-2F74-87B7FFF65439}2.09\masa.txt". Is this fixable and how?

 

[Trouble]

#1 Change if not set correctly already your folder view option to "Open each folder in the same Window"

Then in file explorer (left side navigation pane) right click in an empty area near the bottom and choose "Expand to current folder" Close file explorer and open it again. See if that helps at all.

#2 Probably a startup item check the following.....
Open taskmanager and check the startup tab

Check C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\StartUp
And
C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

and failing either or both of those look to these registry locations but of course back it up, create a restore point manually, and export the key prior to editing for safe keeping.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

You can also use AutoRuns from SysInternals, which may also help locate the problem. https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx

Using the Windows Registry Editor can cause serious, system-wide problems that may require you to re-install Windows to correct them. It cannot be guaranteed that any problems resulting from the use of the Windows Registry Editor can be solved. If you choose to edit the Windows Registry please understand that you do so at your own risk so unless you feel fairly comfortable and confident you should probably not use the Editor. Changes made to the Windows Registry can take effect immediately and those that do not will take effect following the next reboot of your computer, and a current backup is not automatically made for you....So manually create a system restore point, backup the registry and export the key you are editing for safe keeping before doing so.

 

[Michael Abramowitz]

#1 Change if not set correctly already your folder view option to "Open each folder in the same Window"

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Then in file explorer (left side navigation pane) right click in an empty area near the bottom and choose "Expand to current folder" Close file explorer and open it again. See if that helps at all.

#2 Probably a startup item check the following.....
Open taskmanager and check the startup tab

Check C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\StartUp
And
C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

and failing either or both of those look to these registry locations but of course back it up, create a restore point manually, and export the key prior to editing for safe keeping.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

You can also use AutoRuns from SysInternals, which may also help locate the problem. https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx

Using the Windows Registry Editor can cause serious, system-wide problems that may require you to re-install Windows to correct them. It cannot be guaranteed that any problems resulting from the use of the Windows Registry Editor can be solved. If you choose to edit the Windows Registry please understand that you do so at your own risk so unless you feel fairly comfortable and confident you should probably not use the Editor. Changes made to the Windows Registry can take effect immediately and those that do not will take effect following the next reboot of your computer, and a current backup is not automatically made for you....So manually create a system restore point, backup the registry and export the key you are editing for safe keeping before doing so.

OK --- #1 Tried that --- didn't change anything, even tried going back to the default settings, no change.

#2 Opened the Task Manager and looked around, don't see anything that looked out of line. Checked the two items you listed and at the end of item 1 I deleted "Win zip (something)" and at the end of item 2 I deleted "Check ink levels immediately". I did not go into the Windows Registry Editor because I didn't know what to do there. Have not tried AutoRuns -- don't what it would be looking for. Will see if #2 shows up afer the changes I made.

Thank you,
Mike