Windows 10: Explorer.exe is not responding when shutdown

Discus and support Explorer.exe is not responding when shutdown in Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance to solve the problem; When I tried to shut down my computer, there is such a dialog: End Program- explorer.exe, this program is not responding. But when I click "end now",... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance' started by Steve Wu1, Nov 20, 2023.

  1. Steve Wu1 Win User

    Explorer.exe is not responding when shutdown


    When I tried to shut down my computer, there is such a dialog: End Program- explorer.exe, this program is not responding. But when I click "end now", the screen went black but my computer was still running even after 20 minutes, I had to force it to shut down.

    :)
     
    Steve Wu1, Nov 20, 2023
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  2. kd833 Win User

    Explorer: not responding when opening folder with exe file


    I have a folder full of *.exe files. When I navigate to the folder to read its content (files listed in "tile" mode), Explorer hangs for a minute or two displaying in the title bar "not responding". Eventually, the files are displayed but it is a bit of a pain. I modified Explorer's view options to not display thumbnails or icons of the files. But that had no effect. Is it that Explorer is attempting to read the content of these exe files to display the embedded images regardless of how I configure Explorer to operate? Is there anything that can be done to make Explorer display these files faster?
     
    kd833, Nov 20, 2023
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  3. artoo Win User
    win explorer not repsonding at shutdown


    Hi,

    I set up a "shutdown" shortcut on my desktop that calls "shutdown.exe" and almost every time after I click on the shortcut I see a message dialog box that saying explorer is not responding and it takes a while for that dialog box to close and then finish shutting off the computer.

    I've noticed this also happens when using the start menu->power->shutdown.

    any suggestions?
     
    artoo, Nov 20, 2023
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  4. Explorer.exe is not responding when shutdown

    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, Nov 20, 2023
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