Windows 10: File Explorer Sometimes Freezes, Crashes, Even After System Reset

Hello,


9 out of 10 times I open my file explorer, it won't display some or most of my files. Many times I see no folders at all, but when I do, and try to click around, the explorer crashes and quits often without a "not responding" prompt. The explorer also crashes if I try to right click or create a folder from within it the same goes for my desktop. This happens whether I open the explorer directly from the .exe, if try to start it from a different folder, or if I try to use an explorer window within a different program.


The weird thing about this issue is that it occurs on and off. Sometimes I'll be able to create one or two folders before the issue sets in. However, the issue occurs even after restarting the file explorer. I've tried many solutions, including changing file explorer setting, playing around with regedit, and removing all programs from the context menu; all to no avail. Yesterday, I reset my PC and everything seemed to be working fine. However, the next day, the problem was back and as irritating as ever.


How can I resolve this?


Thank you,

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Internet Explorer is slow, crashing, freezing

Hi Albert,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

Method 1: I would suggest you to run the Internet Explorer performance troubleshooter which would tell us the reason behind the issue and check.

Follow these steps to run Internet Explorer Performance troubleshooter.

• Click on search and type troubleshooting.
• Select Troubleshooting.
• Select View all on the top left corner.
• Run Internet Explorer Performance troubleshooter.

Method 2: Follow the steps suggested in this link and check if it helps.

What to do when Internet Explorer isn't working

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/internet-explorer/ie-crashes-stops-working#ie=ie-11

Reset Internet Explorer disclaimer: The Reset Internet Explorer Settings feature might reset security settings or privacy settings that you added to the list of Trusted Sites. The Reset Internet Explorer Settings feature
might also reset parental control settings. We recommend that you note these sites before you use the Reset Internet Explorer Settings feature.

Method 3: I would suggest you to run
System Maintenance Troubleshooter and check if it helps:

• Press Windows + X key.　
• Select Control panel.
• In the search box, type Troubleshooter and then click
  Troubleshooting.
• Under System and Security,
• Click on System Maintenance and Click on Next button.
  

Hope this information is helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

 

all games crash!

I suggest you run rthdribl > http://www.daionet.gr.jp/~masa/archives/rthdribl_1_2.zip
Increase the window size step by step and watch your vga temps permanently.
What happens?
If it crashes, run at stock speeds as suggested before and retry.

P.S.: When your system locks, does the display signal turn off after a time?
Stuttering sound or no sound at all when freezing?
What X1800XT model do you own exactly?

 

File Explorer crashes.

Hi John,

The crash issue that you are experiencing with File Explorer can occur due to several reasons, such as, corrupted system files, missing system files, etc. To better assist you, kindly answer the following questions:

• When did the issue start? Have you made any significant changes to your computer before the issue started?
• Are you getting any error messages?
• Have you taken any troubleshooting steps yet? If yes, what are the troubleshooting steps that you've taken so far? This is for us to avoid providing the same steps.

We look forward to your response.