Before you think you’re losing it or a hacker is messing around with your setup, read this.
What’s the Deal with Windows 11 Opening File Explorer?
There are a host ofcool new features in 2H22, including tabs in File Explorer.
Something triggers the bug, and an open File Explorer window is brought to the foreground.
Some people experience it at the same time every day, like clockwork.
Some people experience it randomly.
How Can I Stop Windows 11 From Randomly Opening File Explorer?
Hopefully, the bug will be patched soon.
First, you’re free to close File Explorer when you’re not actively using it.
The bug doesn’t open a fresh File Explorer window.
It only steals the focus to bring an open File Explorer window to the front.
No open File Explorer window, no focus steal.
Second, you’ve got the option to use an alternative Windows file manager.
This is probably overkill if the bug doesn’t bother you much or you rarely have File Explorer open.
