Windows 10: File Explorer lags

Discus and support File Explorer lags in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; I have a new Dell laptop, 64 bit, 8 gigs running Windows 10 Pro. This machine worked fine but I downloaded a zip file. After that I found that when I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Stacy Lewis1, Jan 7, 2019.

  1. STACY LEWIS1
    Stacy Lewis1 Win User

    File Explorer lags


    I have a new Dell laptop, 64 bit, 8 gigs running Windows 10 Pro. This machine worked fine but I downloaded a zip file. After that I found that when I clicked and dragged my cursor to select some files , it results in a good deal of lag. The object was highlighted, File Explorer paused, the next object is highlighted, the File Explorer paused again. Thus the system gets slow and I have to either restart File Explorer through Task Manager or close all File Explorer windows.

    :)
     
    Stacy Lewis1, Jan 7, 2019
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  2. LEHNERUS2000
    lehnerus2000 Win User

    Lagging File Explorer


    How old is your HDD?

    If it is starting to fail (e.g. developing dodgy blocks/sectors) you can experience long delays when you try to access files on it.

    Regardless of its age, I would suggest that you immediately backup your:
    • Personal files
    • Driver installers
    • Program installers and keys
     
    lehnerus2000, Jan 7, 2019
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  3. GUYINDOGSUIT
    GuyInDogSuit Win User
    Explorer lagging when dragging files



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    GuyInDogSuit, Jan 7, 2019
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  4. ANTONY KURIEN
    Antony Kurien Win User

    File Explorer lags

    Windows File Explorer lag

    Hi Ruth,

    I tried the above steps but i never got any corrupted file issue. However im still facing file explorer lag/slowdown. I had win 8 on my system with almost the same amount of media files but then i never faced this issue. when i updated it to win 10 my file
    explorer became terribly slow. it works the first time when we open it but if you go back and come back again you wont see any folders and the green bar keeps loading. i have been lazy to even fix this for a long time now but now im desperate.
     
    Antony Kurien, Jan 7, 2019
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