If and when needed, use a simple command to run File Explorer from the task manager. Stick to the below steps to understand how.

Being probably the most used and useful tools of Windows, File Explorer has lots of new ways to open it up. Actually, from the top of my head, I can think of ten different ways to run File Explorer. Each one of these various ways allow you to open File Explorer not matter where you are or your work.

One of those ways lets you open File Explorer from the job manager. All you need to do operates a single command and also the File Explorer will open instantly. This trick is especially helpful whenever your desktop isn't responding however, you have to access some sort of program to repair the problem.

So, without further ado, allow me to show how you can run File Explorer from the task manager in Windows.

Though I'm showing the procedure in Windows 10, the same steps can be replicated in Windows 7 and Windows 8. After all, basic commands and programs don't change that much in Windows.

Steps to spread out or Run File Explorer from Task Manager

To open File Explorer while using task manager, we will use the "Run new task" feature built into it. As possible guess from the name itself, this method will let you create or run new tasks with Run commands from the task manager. Though sounds complicated, it's pretty easy to do.

1. First, open the job manager by right-clicking on the taskbar deciding on the "Task Manager" option.

In case your system is frozen or not responding and never able to use the right-click method then press Ctrl + Shift + Escape keyboard shortcut. This action will open the job manager.

2. Within the task manager, click the "File → Run new task" option appearing on the top navigation bar.

3. The above action will open the new task window. In the blank field, type "explorer" and press Enter or click the "Ok" button.

That is it. Once you press the Enter button, File Explorer will open instantly.

Wrapping Up

As you can tell, it is pretty simple to run File Explorer from task manager in Windows 10, 7 or 8.