Windows 10: File Explorer hangs for 5-10 secs after clicking any type of file can't even double-click.

Hi there,


I've been having this issue for the past few months, but today it has just gotten on my nerves.


Essentially, whenever I take any action in File Explorer it will hang for 5-10 seconds after clicking a file. After which it will be fine for about 5-10 seconds. Any longer than that and the issue will occur again if I try to select a different file. I should note this occurs when selecting files not folders.


For example, I open downloads folder, try to open an Excel file, but File Explorer hangs blue circle for 5 seconds before I'm able to double-click it to open. I can then open it, or move it, rename it, etc. but if I wait too long same issue will occur again. It's extremely aggravating when I need to move or rename multiple files.


Whenever I reboot my PC, the issue seems to go away for maybe an hour, but it will eventually begin occurring again.


I opened the task manager to determine if anything was amiss, and noticed that "Service Host: DCOM Service Process Launcher" 4 services spikes CPU and Memory usage slightly whenever this problem is happening i.e. after I click a file. See image below.





I've also ensured all my Windows updates were completed with no apparent change. I've also tried all the steps listed here:


As I said, this has been going on for probably over half a year already.


Any insight or potential solutions?


Thank you

:)

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.

 

double clicking on a file in file explorer

when I double click on a file in file explorer the file comes up and so does a blank file in Word. How can I stop the empty file from coming up?

 

Creating a new folder and right-clicking hangs Explorer for 5-10 seconds

Hi Abhishek,

I realize the inconvenience you are facing in creating the new folder in File Explorer, do not worry we will help you with this issue.

We appreciate your interest in resolving the issue.

Do let us know if you were able to see any error message/ error code when the File Explorer crashes?

Let us try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: End the Windows Explorer process and create the new one.

• Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc, under Process
  tab, search for Windows Explorer.
• Right click on it and click on End task.
• Click on File in the Task Manager
  at top left corner of the window and select Run new task.
• Type explorer.exe and click on Ok.

Step 2: I suggest you to perform a full system virus scan and check if it helps.

Refer: Microsoft Safety Scanner - Free Virus Scan with the Microsoft Safety ...

Note: Data or files which are infected by malware might be beyond cleaning and have to be deleted entirely to maintain the integrity of your system, which means there might be a potential for data loss.



Step 3: I suggest you to
Run check disk (chkdsk) and check if it helps.

Follow the below steps:

• Press Windows + X keys on the keyboard, click Command Prompt (Admin).
• In the Command Prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:
  

• 
  chkdsk / f
  
• 
  chkdsk /r
  

3. You may be asked whether to schedule this volume to be checked next time when you restarts (Y/N).

4. Press Y key on the keyboard and press
Enter key.

5. Restart the computer and check.

Chkdsk disclaimer:
The Chkdsk (Check Disc) scan will try to identify and repair bad sectors found on the hard drive. Any data present on these sectors might be lost in the process. The computer can also go into a no boot state. Proceed at your
own risk.

Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of File Explorer crashing for further assistance.

Thank you.