Windows 10: File explorer running exceedingly slow

Discus and support File explorer running exceedingly slow in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; In the last 7 months Im witnessing file explorerand a few apps only starting to run progressively slow on my win 11. It started with negligible time... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by RoyHT, Feb 3, 2023.

  1. RoyHT Win User

    File explorer running exceedingly slow


    In the last 7 months Im witnessing file explorerand a few apps only starting to run progressively slow on my win 11. It started with negligible time delays to now when it takes about 30-40 secs for any and every folder to open. Downloads and uploads to and from folders to browsers, loading and saving files from a folder to some apps, too take a similar amount of time.Anything that does not involve explorer like surfing on a browser, or working within the same folder is functioning as normal. All this is accompanied by numerous popups and edge crash notifs that happen intermittently.Note: Thi

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    RoyHT, Feb 3, 2023
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  2. Windows 10 file explorer very slow (working on it...) issue

    This seemed to help. Time will tell. It certainly is more helpful and practical than the suggestion to end toe Explorer task and start a new one.
     
    SamMcSpadden, Feb 3, 2023
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  3. razghost Win User
    File explorer slow/Never loading solution


    Ok so since upgrading from 7 to 10 file explorer has been a absolute nightmare! Everything was either incredibly slow, didn't happen or only partially load. After enduring this to this day I have decided enough is enough and started diagnosing by limiting the startup services using MSconfig.

    After going through enabling startup services groups at the time and restarting the computer everytime! Eventually I found the service that was causing the problems with file explorer. The service is called Windows search and once disabled it restored functionality to file explorer. The search function in file explorer works but the search in the taskbar doesn't.

    Step by step guide:
    1. Hold Win+r to open run
    2. Type msconfig and hit ok or enter
    3. Click Services
    4. Navigate to Windows search (you can sort the list in descending alphabetical order)
    5. Uncheck tickbox
    6. Click apply then ok
    7. Select to restart now

    Hope this works for you.
     
    razghost, Feb 3, 2023
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  4. Clint Win User

    File explorer running exceedingly slow

    File explorer slow/Never loading solution


    Thank you.
     
    Clint, Feb 3, 2023
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