Restart Explorer Command Line Jun 2026

start explorer.exe

: taskkill /f /im explorer.exe && start explorer.exe restart explorer command line

If you find yourself needing to restart Explorer frequently, you can create a "Panic Button" on your desktop. on an empty space on your desktop. Select New > Shortcut . In the location box, paste the following: start explorer

It refreshes the system tray, taskbar, and file folders. restart explorer command line

taskkill /f /im explorer.exe start explorer.exe