Windows 10: File Explorer Latency Issue

Recently, File Explorer takes almost 3 seconds to open a new window despite running on decent hardware (i7-6700k, GeForce GTX 1080, 16 GB RAM, Samsung 850 Pro SSD). What's weird about this issue is that it's only present when I open File Explorer without a specified directory. In other words, if I open File Explorer to a specific folder (i.e. opening a folder from the desktop), it opens instantaneously.

It does not matter from where I run File Explorer (taskbar, start menu, executable, etc.). The issue persists regardless.



Fixes I have tried so far:

• SFC and DISM
  • No issues found from either tool
• Restarting the computer
• Ending the explorer.exe process and restarting it
• Windows Update
  • I'm fully up-to-date on Version 1909
• Updating graphics drivers (I came across a similar issue supposedly caused by Nvidia drivers)
• Uninstalling programs installed the same day the issue appeared (mingGW-w64 compiler and a /u/ethandrzb
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File explorer

Hi Mick,

I am sorry to know that the File Explorer is not working on the Taskbar.

I suggest you to right-click on it to unpin it from the task bar.

Then search for File Explorer in Search. Then right-click on it to Pin it to Taskbar.

If the issue persists, try the steps below.

• 
  Type CMD in Search. Right click on it to run as an administrator.
  
• 
  Type the following 4 commands at the Command prompt:
  

dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

sfc /scannow

powershell

Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers |Where-Object {$_.InstallLocation -like "*SystemApps*"} | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

• 
  Close the CMD window.
  
• 
  Check to see if the issue is resolved. If not, restart the PC.
  

Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

 

"This file can't be previewed" problem in explorer

Hi Deborah,

For us to provide an accurate resolution, kindly elaborate the issue by answering the questions listed below:

• Since when have you been experiencing this issue?
• Were there any changes on your PC before this happened like software or updates installed?

For initial troubleshooting, we suggest that you follow the steps listed below:

• Open File Explorer.
• Access this link
  
  C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer
• Delete all the files.
• After deleting the files kindly try and see if there's a thumbnail preview of your files.

We're looking forward to your response.

 

Cannot launch File Explorer from taskbar in Windows 10

Hi Juzzy,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

• First unpin the File Explorer from the task bar.
• Press Windows + E.
• And right click on File Explorer in the taskbar.
• And Pin the File Explorer to Taskbar and Check if it helps.

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.