Cannot run File Explorer, Control Panel, Disk Cleanup or open External Hard Drive

[Max Emil Moland]

I just got this issue yesterday. When I attempt to open and go through file explorer it stops working and it stops responding so I have to force quit it. I have also tried to open disk cleaner, control panel and other windows programs but the same issue occurs. What is weird is that I can use my browser, Steam and most other programs, but not the Windows programs. What is also strange is that I cannot open my external hard drive as when it works very slowly its stuck on the quick access screen with the bar above almost fully green.Has anyone else come across this issue?

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