Windows 10: File explorer crashing while working with photos

Discus and support File explorer crashing while working with photos in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I have been working with photos for a while.And then I believe my file explorer crash I dragged a photo into the folder and that photo’s thumbnail is... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Carlos_35227, Nov 10, 2024.

  1. File explorer crashing while working with photos


    I have been working with photos for a while.And then I believe my file explorer crash I dragged a photo into the folder and that photo’s thumbnail is not showing.I close the file explorer and open that folder again and all the thumbnails of the photo file appeared as the white paper something like this Also the green bar started to run and always stuck.Some times my file explorer stop responding. I have some guesses about the reason why it crashes.-I have many photos to work with100k+ approximately-I have nested folders inside nested folders inside nested folders……..-Some of my

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    Carlos_35227, Nov 10, 2024
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    Effective Way to Solve the File Explorer Crashes Issue

    You can try the following steps:

    1. Tap down the Windows button first to activate the search bar.
    2. After that, in the search bar type control, and then click on the top-most search result, that is on Control Panel.
    3. Next, in the search bar type file.
    4. Now, from the search results click on File Explorer Options.
    5. Then, click on the Clean button.
    6. Lastly, click on Apply and then on OK.

    References: https://www.****/knowledge/solved-windows-10-file-explorer-crash-easy-way/
     
    JuanSmith2, Nov 10, 2024
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  3. File Explorer Crashes and unable to access Photo App

    Hi,

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

    I understand the inconvenience caused to you while accessing the photos from Photo App, we will help you with this issue.

    I suggest you to copy the photos files to a different location and try to upload it as a profile picture on Outlook account and check if you are able to do it.

    If the issue still persist, suggest you to troubleshoot the Photo App.

    Method 1:

    I suggest you to run the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter.

    Follow the below steps:

    • Type troubleshooting in the search bar.
    • Select Troubleshooting.
    • Select View all on the top left corner.
    • Click on Windows Store Apps.
    • Select “Advance” and click on “Run as Administrator”.

    • Click “Next” and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.

    If the issue persists then follow the below method:

    Method 2: I would recommend you to uninstall the Photo app
    using Windows PowerShell command and reinstall using the Windows store. Follow the below steps.


    • Open the Start menu, type Windows PowerShell in
      the search bar.

    • Right click on the Windows PowerShell and select Run as administrator.

    • Enter the below command to uninstall the Photo app.
    • get-appxpackage *Microsoft.Windows.Photos* | remove-appxpackage
    After performing the above steps, install the Photo app from the Windows store.

    Reference: Refer to the following Microsoft article on
    Photos app for Windows help.

    Note: The steps for Windows 8.1 applies to Windows 10.

    Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Nov 10, 2024
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  4. File explorer crashing while working with photos

    Windows Explorer crashing due to large files

    thats wierd... iv never had a large file crash explorer before....


    and i have files ranging upto 80GB...
     
    slyfox2151, Nov 10, 2024
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