How to start File Explorer in a separate process in Windows 10

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How to start File Explorer in a separate process in Windows 10 -

By default, File Explorer opens all windows in a single process. This process is called explorer.exe . Explorer.exe and its associated DLL includes all the user interface in Windows - the task bar, Start button and Start menu of Windows 10. When something is not in one of the windows explorer like a blockage or an accident, it can cause the whole Explorer.exe process to be closed and restarted. All Explorer windows will be closed immediately, and the user interface (task bar, Start button, etc.) disappears and loads again. Activation Explorer to open separate processes for the file browser can improve the stability of the hull Explorer. In addition, it is useful to test registry tweaks you make, because they will be applied directly because each new instance of Explorer will read its registry settings each time you open a new window. Let's see all the ways to start Explorer in a separate process in Windows 10.

To start File Explorer in a separate process in Windows 10 , the appropriate option must be enabled in the options. There are a number of ways to do it. In the article on the same feature in Windows 8.1, we covered how it can be done by using the Control Panel. The fastest way is to use the file browser options.

  1. Open File Explorer. Windows 10 File Explorer
  2. Click File -> Change Folder and search options Windows 10 File Explorer Change folder and search options
  3. The Folder Options window opens, put there to See [ tab. Windows 10 Folder options View tab
  4. Scroll the list of options until you find the item called Launch folder windows in a separate process. Select the check box. Windows 10 launch folders in separate process

This will allow separate processes for all permanently Explorer instances.

The extended context menu

It is possible to launch a single window in a separate process from the extended context menu in Explorer.
Press and hold the Shift and right click on a folder in an Explorer window open files. You will see some additional elements in the context menu. One of them will be Open in new process . Windows 10 open folder in new process
Click it and the selected file will be opened in a separate process.

How to start Explorer in a separate process from the command line

The application supports explorer.exe a hidden switch the command-line secret / separate . When specified, the strength Explorer to run in a separate process
Press Win + R shortcut keys on the keyboard and type the following :.

 explorer.exe / separate 

Windows 10 explorer exe separate This will open a new Explorer window directly in a separate process.
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How to check the number of Explorer instances you have running in a separate process

Open the app Task Manager by pressing [Ctrl ] + 1945021 Shift + Esc shortcut keys and select the Details tab. Click Name column and scroll to explorer.exe line.
Windows 10 explorer instance
You'll see all separate instances of the browser running in Windows 10.

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