In this troubleshooting guide, we’ll show the fixes that you can do to deal with this problem. How to fix File Explorer won’t open in Windows 10/11?

There are instances where users reports getting an error “File is open in COM surrogate” when trying to access or rename and edit a file on Windows Properties.

If File Explorer isn't responding on your Windows machine, it can lead to headaches. Here are some solutions that might resolve the issue.

To resolve the 'Word cannot open the existing file (Normal.dotm)' error, reset the Normal.dotm file, use Open and Repair, and disable add-ins.

How do I fix There was a problem starting RunDLL? In order to fix There was a problem starting RunDLL error, you can follow the tips and tricks mentioned above.

Disabling File-Type Warnings Close the program you are using to open the file that gives you the "Always ask before opening this type of file" message, if it's currently running.