Windows 10: Download folder slow to load (already set to "General Items")

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  1. PF75
    PF75 Win User

    Download folder slow to load (already set to "General Items")


    Hi,


    Does anyone know how to fix slow loading time for the Download folder in Explorer in Windows 10? I have followed the standard advice to change the settings so it's not loading thumbnails, but it's still slow. I could move all the files of course but it seems like a bit of a strange bug for Explorer to have at this stage of its evolution.


    Thanks.

    :)
     
    PF75, Dec 15, 2019
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  2. MARINEGEEK23
    MarineGeek23 Win User

    Very slow to load Downloads folder in Windows 10

    The steps outlined at How to Fix a Slow-Opening Windows Downloads Folder | Laptop Mag helped me.

    1. Open File Explorer. You can get there by hitting Windows Key + E or clicking on the explorer icon in your taskbar.

    2. Right click on the Downloads shortcut in the
    window pane and select Properties.

    3. Navigate to the Customize tab.

    4. Select "General items" from the "Optimize this folder for:" list.

    5. Click Ok.​
     
    MarineGeek23, Dec 15, 2019
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  3. CALLENDER
    Callender Win User
    Callender, Dec 15, 2019
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  4. REKAMD
    rekamd Win User

    Download folder slow to load (already set to "General Items")

    Very slow to load Downloads folder in Windows 10

    Solution to this problem here:

    How to Fix a Slow-Opening Windows Downloads Folder | Laptop Mag

    The article does not mention it but make sure to check the option "Also apply this template to all subfolders" in the
    Customize tab, following step 4 (Select "General items").

    Here the complete set of instructions (if ever the link above stops functioning):

    1. Open File Explorer. You can get there by hitting Windows Key + E or clicking on the explorer icon in your taskbar.

    2. Right click on the Downloads shortcut in the right window pane and select Properties.

    Download folder slow to load (already set to "General Items") 1451584645_493.17211703959403.png

    3. Navigate to the Customize tab.

    Download folder slow to load (already set to "General Items") 1451584842_293.16432865731403.png

    4. Select "General items" from the "Optimize this folder for:" list.

    Download folder slow to load (already set to "General Items") 1451584920_293.16432865731403.png

    5. Check the option Also apply this template to all subfolders.
    Then press OK.


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    rekamd, Dec 15, 2019
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