Windows 10: Names of files already in folder show up as I type. What is this called, and why is is slow?

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  1. Names of files already in folder show up as I type. What is this called, and why is is slow?


    Hello, looking for a solution to a problem I have on a windows 10 machine. Its quite fast in all respects but I have 1 issue thats strange.

    When i go to save a file in my mapped network drive, as I type the new file name, existing file names that are in that folder appear slowly. Is this related to the windows search index?


    the folder its saving to is quite large, about 100K+ PDF files already. I thought perhaps it was because of the large amount of files, but when I try it with other computers on the same network to the same folder they work quickly.


    Just my one computer does this. Its very annoying to ahev to wait 5-8 seconds for those names to populate before I can move on to saving. And if I try to force it, the explorer save-as windows goes gray disabled and then starts the process all over again


    #1 whats is that called when the file names already in the folder appear as I type the name?


    #2 how can I disable it, or fix it from going so slowly and preventing me from quickly writing a new name and saving the file?



    Thanks!

    :)
     
    JacobBushnell1, Jul 9, 2020
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  4. Frogger Win User

    Names of files already in folder show up as I type. What is this called, and why is is slow?

    ?? How do I PW protect Folders in windows

    hmmm?
    Sharing files and folders overview You can share the files and folders stored on your computer, on a network, and on the Web. The method you choose depends on whom you want to share files with, and what computer they will use to access the files.

    When you share files or folders, they are not as protected as they are when you do not share them. People with access to your computer or your network might be able to read, copy, or change files that are in a shared folder. You should always be aware that the files and folders that you share are available to other people and be sure to monitor your shared files and folders on a regular basis.

    Important

    If your computer is not joined to a domain, you can use the Network Setup Wizard to automatically turn file and printer sharing on or off. To start the Network Setup Wizard, click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Setup Wizard.
    If you both use the same computer

    You can put the files you want to share in the Shared Documents folder. Files stored in the Shared Documents folder or its subfolders are always available to other users on your computer.

    Step-by-step procedure
    Note

    If you are connected to a network domain, the Shared Documents, Shared Pictures, and Shared Music folders are not available.
    If both computers are on the same network

    You can share a folder or drive on your computer with others on the network. You can also control whether the files in the shared folder can be modified by other users.

    If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

    Step-by-step procedure
    If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

    Step-by-step procedure
    Note

    If you are connected to a network domain, you will need to set the Access control for the folder or drive after sharing it. For more information, go to To set, view, change, or remove file and folder permissions.
    If you want to share your files online

    You can publish pictures and documents on the Web using the Web Publishing Wizard. The files will be stored in a private, online folder that you manage.

    Step-by-step procedure

    If you don't want others to access your files

    You can prevent other users from accessing your folders and the files they contain. When your computer is connected to a domain, this is called setting permissions for your file or folder. When your computer is connected to a workgroup, this is called making your folders private.

    If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

    Step-by-step procedure
    If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

    Step-by-step procedure

    'HELP' it can be your friend *Smile Names of files already in folder show up as I type. What is this called, and why is is slow? :)
     
    Frogger, Jul 9, 2020
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