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Discus and support File Explorer freezes for several minutes when I click on a file, but it doesn't display as... in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; The title really explains it all. I click on any file in File Explorer, it freezes and the cursor spins, but it doesn't get marked as "Not Responding".... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Owen Campos1, Jun 22, 2023.

  1. File Explorer freezes for several minutes when I click on a file, but it doesn't display as...


    The title really explains it all. I click on any file in File Explorer, it freezes and the cursor spins, but it doesn't get marked as "Not Responding". It doesn't say that in Task Manager either. It's like everything works normally, it just won't let me click on anything.I've tried updating my graphics drivers, running SFC and DISM in the terminal, doing a general update, but it just won't quit doing this no matter what I do.Is there ANYTHING I can do to fix this? I have a lot of projects I'd love to get back to work on, but I literally can't because File Explorer just keeps freezing for no re

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    Owen Campos1, Jun 22, 2023
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  2. BetoLP Win User

    Windows doesn`t start. Authomatic repair doesn`t work.

    Thanks again!!

    I`m sorry I had not noticed that the text on the picture was in spanish. It says that windows has replaced some damaged clusters in "name" file and "directory". Then, at the end "an unspecified error occurred (75736e6a726e6c2e 4f6)".

    I`ll do it and I`ll be updating this thread when I have the report.

    - - - Updated - - -

    I ran SeaTools. These are the results:

    File Explorer freezes for several minutes when I click on a file, but it doesn't display as... 233722d1557862791t-windows-doesn-t-start-authomatic-repair-doesn-t-work-hdd-test-1-.png


    Does it mean my HDD is useless?
     
    BetoLP, Jun 22, 2023
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  3. I have added the file count column to my folder in File Explorer. However, the actual file count is not displaying.

    Hi Loren,

    I appreciate if you could answer a
    few questions to narrow down the issue and to provide you better assistance.

    • How did you added file count column for folders in File Explorer? What are the steps did you followed?
    • When you say, "actual file count is not displaying" is this issue specific to any folder or happening with all folders?
    • Have you installed any third party anti-virus on your system?
    Meanwhile, I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if this helps.

    • Open File Explorer.
    • Click on View from navigation pane and choose Detail pane.
    Write to us with the above information and status of the issue to assist you further.

    Thank You.
     
    ThofikhAhamad, Jun 22, 2023
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  4. File Explorer freezes for several minutes when I click on a file, but it doesn't display as...

    File Explorer displays "Preparing to Install .." and freezes when searching a folder containing an .eml file or a .nws file.

    Hi

    When searching certain folders with File Explorer it freezes with "Preparing to install .." displayed. I have discovered this happens when the folder searched contains one or more .eml or .nws files. Can anyone suggest anything I could try to remedy this please.
    Thanks.
     
    Malcolm Slade, Jun 22, 2023
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