Windows 11 My screen flashes black when I try to right click on files in Windows 11

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Brandin S

When right clicking on files on the desktop to access file options: the menu does not appear, the *thinking circle* spins over the mouse cursor, the screen flashes black and then reappears, the task bar is gone for a few seconds and then comes back. I also can't right click on the background to bring up screen options, the same thing happens when right clicking a file either on the desktop or in Windows Explorer. I tried restarting Window Explorer. Right clicking inside of Windows Explorer does the same behavior but also closed the Windows Explorer window.I followed advice from this thread: ht

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