We’re having a problem opening this location in File Explorer

January 18, 2016 · by dave.webb · in Uncategorized

When clicking the Open with Explorer button in the library ribbon, the following message is displayed:

We’re having a problem opening this location in File Explorer. Add this location to your Trusted Sites list and try again.

Sometimes adding the URL to the Trusted Sites listed doesn’t solve the problem, so try the following:

Ensure the WebClient service is running on your workstation
If using Internet Explorer 10 on Windows 8 try this hotfix: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2846960

Tags: SharePoint 2013, Troubleshooting

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