Windows 10 Can't open files with a brown archive box icon on it.

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I have had the problem above and have not easily found the solution. HOWEVER I have managed to fix it! Here is how:The problem is the synchronisation between OneDrive and your computer (if you login to onedrive in your browser your lost files should be accessibele). A solution might be:A brown box over your Windows Desktop icons can be caused by an issue with Windows Explorer.To resolve the issue, restart Windows Explorer:Press Windows key + E.Press CTRL + ALT + DEL and select Task Manager.Select More details to show all the ap

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