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(This is not the same problem as I am having - I don't get any messages, and nothing in the event logs.)

Win + E has stopped opening Explorer.

  • I've checked for any keys physically stuck down.
  • Rebooted several times - the issue started a month ago.
  • Tried a different keyboard.

Update 14/8/16: Still no joy with this but I have noticed that when on the desktop; WIN+E takes me to the first item on the desktop starting with an 'E'. WIN+R for instance takes me to the Recycle bin icon, WIN+D takes me to a file called desktop.ini.

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    I assume the keys on the keyboard are working normally, just not in this combination? I also assume you don't have any keyboard mapping tools and that you can open Explorer in other ways? – Dave Jun 30 '16 at 10:14
  • Yes, your assumptions are correct. There is a theoretical chance that some app has mapped the key to something else - I've done a virus scan - but that other thing doesn't do **anything** (or anything I can see!)! – BIDeveloper Jun 30 '16 at 10:17
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    It may be worth while trying it in safe mode (unlikely to help) but seeing what is loaded in the modern way of doing MSCONFIG... (I think it's in the task bar) – Dave Jun 30 '16 at 10:23
  • I'll give it a shot and report back. Thanks. – BIDeveloper Jun 30 '16 at 10:26
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    Perhaps check these out as well: [Determining which program trapping which hot key shortcut](http://superuser.com/questions/219629/determining-which-program-trapping-which-hot-key-shortcut), [How can I determine which process owns a hotkey in Windows?](http://superuser.com/questions/11308/how-can-i-determine-which-process-owns-a-hotkey-in-windows?rq=1) – Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007 Jun 30 '16 at 12:23
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    Also, look into different keyboard languages/layouts. Maybe this somehow affect the windows key similar as how it can affect the right alt. – LPChip Jun 30 '16 at 13:21
  • Added further information to the main question... I'm at a loss! – BIDeveloper Aug 14 '16 at 17:34
  • Does pressing `WinKey` open the Start menu? – w32sh Aug 14 '16 at 17:36
  • Yes, IIRC. I'm at work at the moment - but I believe it does. – BIDeveloper Aug 15 '16 at 08:52

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Windows Update fixed it. I asked that question on Aug 14 2016 and this week (Sep 25) an update to Win 10 - a big one - has magically fixed things. Cheers Microsoft.

"Feature update to Windows 10, version 1607"

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