Windows 10: Desktop/Windows explorer stops responding

Discus and support Desktop/Windows explorer stops responding in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Im experiencing an issue where after using file explorer or relocating photos/files around on my laptop, window's explorers randomly stops responding... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Khanh Nguyen2, Dec 21, 2022.

  1. Desktop/Windows explorer stops responding


    Im experiencing an issue where after using file explorer or relocating photos/files around on my laptop, window's explorers randomly stops responding and I am forced to restart. I am running on windows 11 right now. Any help with this?

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    Khanh Nguyen2, Dec 21, 2022
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  2. CuriousD Win User

    Windows Explorer Stops Responding on Certain Folder


    Hello. Recently, I had two instances when Windows Explorer stopped responding when I tried to access a folder. The first time, it seemed to focus on two video files and when I deleted the files, the folder was fine. The next time, I could not access the folder. I could access my back up on the NAS drive, but Windows Explorer would stop responding when I tried to access the folder on my secondary hard drive on the computer. I deleted the folder and copied the folder from the NAS drive to the secondary drive, but it yielded the same problem. I renamed the folder and I am now able to access the folder.

    Do these two instances suggest a problem with my hard drive or with my current state of Windows 10?

    Thanks for your input.
     
    CuriousD, Dec 21, 2022
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  3. Error: "Internet Explorer is not responding" and "Website not responding" while accessing the browser on Windows 10

    Hi,

    Thank you for your response and information.

    As Windows 10 as Microsoft Edge in-built browser, I suggest you to try that browser and check if this issue persists.

    For the issues with Internet Explorer try the below and check if it helps.

    Step 1: I suggest you to run the Internet Explorer Performance troubleshooter.

    • Press Windows key, type troubleshooting
      and select it.
    • Click on View all in the left pane.
    • Click onInternet Explorer Performance and follow the onscreen instructions.

    Step 2: I suggest you to turn off and on Internet Explorer and check if it helps.

    Follow the below steps:

    • Press Windows + R, type Control Panel
      and hit Enter.
    • Click on Programs and Features.
    • Click on Turn Windows features on or off from the left pane.
    • Uncheck Internet Explorer, click on Ok.
    • Restart the computer and repeat the same as above to place a check mark on Internet Explorer.

    Hope it helps. Kindly update the status of this issue for further assistance.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Dec 21, 2022
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  4. Desktop/Windows explorer stops responding

    Windows Explorer Replacement?

    are you running IE7? if not that wouold be my first suggestion,upgrade to ie7 that can fix some stability issues with windows explorer
     
    Athlon2K15, Dec 21, 2022
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