Windows 10: File explorer opening a very long time, because of external HDD
Discus and support File explorer opening a very long time, because of external HDD in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; [ATTACH] I have external USB HDD (WD My Book 8TB) which acts as an archive of my raw footage (I'm videographer). Very often, when I open file... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Cywilo, May 31, 2020.
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