Windows 10: Crashing while accessing folders

Discus and support Crashing while accessing folders in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I can open file explorer but whichever folder I click will just cause crash and freeze. While I tried the command chkdsk C: /r /scan this message... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Anh Pham1103, Feb 13, 2025.

  1. Crashing while accessing folders


    I can open file explorer but whichever folder I click will just cause crash and freeze. While I tried the command chkdsk C: /r /scan this message popped up: Access Denied as you do not have sufficient privileges or the disk may be locked by another process. You have to invoke this utility running in elevated mode and make sure the disk is unlocked.Yesterday I cleaned up the drive C because it kept filling up for no reason. I mostly deleted unused files from the Downloads folder and saw that I have 3GB left, but at the time of writing this it shows that I only have 13MB left although I cannot a

    :)
     
    Anh Pham1103, Feb 13, 2025
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  2. enso Win User

    Quick Access not searching Pictures folder

    Summary, that last suggestion didn't work.

    • I moved the pictures to another folder temporarily.


    • Since there were no troubleshooting steps for this scenario, just for the heck of it, I ran through the restore steps. Copied some pictures into the Pictures folder, ran a Quick Access search and initial problem remains: Searching all of QA doesn't find any files in Pictures folder, running search on just the Pictures folder does. I want to run a global search and find matching files in any/all of the Documents, Music, Videos, and Pictures folders.
    That article dates from 2015 and I'm guessing is out of date. I hope it didn't create potential future problems in my registry.

    Bottom line: I'm still looking for a fix.
     
  3. Windows 10 Folder/Disk security Access Crashes

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community. We appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

    I apologize for the inconvenience caused to you with providing access to the file and folders as the system crashes, we will help you to resolve this issue.

    First I suggest you to update the drivers for USB ports on your device.

    Step 1: Uninstall and reinstall the USB driver for the computer and check if the issue persists.

    Follow the steps:


    • Press Windows and X together and select
      Device Manager.

    • Locate the Universal Serial Bus Controller and expand the driver icon.

    • Right Click on all the USB driver icon and select
      Uninstall
      .

    • Restart the computer. After restarting the computer, USB driver will automatically be installed.
    Step 2: As you are connecting external hard drive to your computer, drive has to be detected by computer. Hence I suggest you to update the BIOS drivers from the manufacturer's website.

    Refer:
    http://support.toshiba.com/drivers


    Now, try to connect the external disc to your computer and check if it is recognized.

    Later, try to change the access settings and note the time if the system crashes.

    If the issue persists, please make a record of this issue from the Event Viewer and send us the report of this issue, we will help you to resolve this.

    Hope it helps. Kindly get back to us with required information, we will be happy to help you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Feb 13, 2025
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  4. Frogger Win User

    Crashing while accessing folders

    ?? 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 Crashing while accessing folders :)
     
    Frogger, Feb 13, 2025
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