Windows 10: download file is not responding, Windows11. How can I fix it?

download file is not responding, Windows11. How can I fix it?

:)

 

Downloads folder not responding

Windows 10 Version 22H2 (OS Build 19045.3324) My Downloads folder is not responding, it just has a spinning circle & says "working on it". After a long time, I have to shut it down through Task Manager. I had this problem maybe 6 months ago & fixed it using SFC. This time I ran SFC where it found & repaired corrupted files, but the Downloads folder still didn't respond. So I ran SFC again & it found no integrity violations. What is the next step in fixing the Downloads folder problem? Do I need to run DISM? If so, should I backup my computer before doing this? Please give specific instructions, as I'm not a "computer person". Thanks very much!

 

Downloaded files disappear


When you download a file through any browser, there's an option somewhere to 'Open Containing Folder.'

In Windows, to find a file you have downloaded...

1. Open your personal folder by clicking the Start button and then clicking your user name at the top of the Start menu's right pane.
   
2. Double-click one of the following folders:
   
   • Downloads
     
   • Documents
     
   • Pictures
     
   • Videos
     
   • Music

If you do not see the file you are looking for, but know its file name, you can search for it by following these steps:
To search for a file you have downloaded...

1. Click the Start button
   
2. Type all or part of the file name into the Search box.
   The file you are looking for will appear in the list of results.

 

Windows 10 : File explorer no responding

We appreciate your time and effort in getting back to us. Sorry for the delay in responding

Are you still facing the issue?

Follow the steps and check if it helps:



Press CTRL+SHIFT+ESC on the keyboard.

• Use the File, Run option in Task Manager to access the Command Prompt, type cmd and press Enter. Run the following command.
  
  dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

I would suggest you to check and install any latest Windows Updates available.

• 
  Go to Start and then Settings.
  
• 
  Click Update and Recovery
  
• 
  Check for updates under Windows Updates.
  

Let us know the status if the issue. We will be glad to assist you.