Windows 10: Some files/folders causing immense lag in explorer

I recently backed up files from my C: (SSD, on which Windows is installed) to my E: (HDD for storage), to prepare for a clean Windows 10 re-install. But, after re-installing, when trying to copy back the files, it gets stuck at a certain point, with extremely slow transfer speeds. I've tried to check on the backed up folder containing the items that have slow transfer speeds, but explorer just endlessly hangs, not responding to anything when I do.

Eventually, the files do transfer over and they seem to work when they do (I opened up some audio files that took ages to copy, and they opened just fine after the transfer), but it's taking like 30+ minutes per file, and I've got thousands to copy back, so I'm looking for a potential solution.

Windows version: 2004 (OS Build 19041.329)

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Files remain in original folder after moving them to new folder in file explorer

Hi,

The issue that you’ve encountered regarding the File Explorer may be caused by some configuration or files mismatched. To sort out your concern, we suggest that you reset the folder settings from the
Folder Options. This will reboot the folder’s preferences to its default state and remove any possible software conflict. To do this, you may follow these steps:

• Click Start, type File Explorer, and press
  Enter.
• On the File Explorer window, click the View tab > Options > Change folder and search options > View.
• Under the Folder views section, click Reset Folders, and then select
  Yes to confirm.
• Once you’re done, click OK, and then check if the issue persists.

Note: This process will remove the list of files that you recently opened.


Let us know if the suggestion works for you.

 

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