Restore Windows Application Finder unexpectedly quit?

Getting "Restore Windows" Application Finder unexpectedly quit. I can't restore window and see desktop. Finder icon is flashing. Thank you

Hallo,
I tried several things but what really helped was "Main Menu Pro".
you can download a trial version from http://mainmenuapp.com/
go through the menu and clean up your disk and it should run fine. my problem was that there was some stuff in the trash that was blocking everthing. i am still using that software and it really does it without complicated procedure.
good luck

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