Windows 10: File explorer working very slow

Discus and support File explorer working very slow in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; so when I want to open a folder on a solid state drive or hard drive, the name and thumbnail of the file disappear as in my attachment then "working on... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by GalangLuxRGB, Apr 16, 2023.

  1. File explorer working very slow


    so when I want to open a folder on a solid state drive or hard drive, the name and thumbnail of the file disappear as in my attachment then "working on it" appears, then after that the file can be accessed. The steps i have done :Restart my laptopRestart Windows Explorer via task managerCek ssd/hdd health and the health is normalsfc/scannow in cmdDisable quick access and clearing the Explorer historyuncheck the following options in folder options :Show recently used filesShow frequently used foldersShow files from office.commy laptop is ideapad gaming 3 with 512gb ssd and 1tb hard d

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    GalangLuxRGB, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 2023
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  3. Windows 10 file explorer very slow (working on it...) issue

    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.

    Credits : https://www.tenforums.com/performan...ile-explorer-slow-never-loading-solution.html
     
    Hullas Jindal, Apr 16, 2023
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  4. razghost Win User

    File explorer working very slow

    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, Apr 16, 2023
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