Windows 10: file explorer Take forever to load

Discus and support file explorer Take forever to load in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hi! It is a little bit difficult to explain my problem but I will try my best. When I try to open any folder on my Desktop it takes almost 2 minutes... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Popa_Mihai, Dec 10, 2020.

  1. file explorer Take forever to load


    Hi!

    It is a little bit difficult to explain my problem but I will try my best.

    When I try to open any folder on my Desktop it takes almost 2 minutes to do so, but when I got that open I can search and "drive" around with no lag or something like this, If I go to word for example, and click one file it redirects me almost instantly to the file list no problems at all!

    I run any test I could find and I think I did everything to fix it but nothing worked

    If you have any ideas please let me know!


    Regards

    Mihai Popa

    :)
     
    Popa_Mihai, Dec 10, 2020
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  2. Smizack Win User

    Windows Update loading forever


    So I ran both the commands and got this:

    file explorer Take forever to load [​IMG]


    The log file is also attached.
     
    Smizack, Dec 10, 2020
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  3. ilangom Win User
    File explorer slow with loading thumnails and files


    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.
     
    ilangom, Dec 10, 2020
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  4. razghost Win User

    file explorer Take forever to load

    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, Dec 10, 2020
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