Windows 10: File Explorer

Discus and support File Explorer in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; For a few weeks now I've been having problems with File Explorer taking a long time to load completely. When I click on a file there's a very long time... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by JamesBuck5, Feb 13, 2020.

  1. File Explorer


    For a few weeks now I've been having problems with File Explorer taking a long time to load completely. When I click on a file there's a very long time lag before the file loads up. All the contents, particularly photos will be white blanks. This problem last several hours a day--mostly starting after 8am on weekdays. Eventually, later on, File Explorer will work fine. But early in the day I get the "working on it" notice and it takes forever to bring up the files or photos. It's as if there is something going on behind the scenes that is accessing the system and causing the tremendous slowdown. My other programs operate at normal speed during all of this. Only File Explorer is affected. Could it be there was some update to Windows 10 that caused this to happen? Is the system backing up to some location? Something I can adjust or turn off?

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    JamesBuck5, Feb 13, 2020
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  2. Ralph Sta Win User

    File explorer icon from taskbar dissappears while working on it

    Hi,

    To assist you with your concern, we suggest you pin the File Explorer from the Start Menu by following these steps:

    • Click the Start Menu.
    • Right-click File Explorer.
    • Choose Pin to taskbar.

    If you need further assistance, feel free to reply to this post.
     
    Ralph Sta, Feb 13, 2020
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  3. Paolo Mag Win User
    "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.
     
    Paolo Mag, Feb 13, 2020
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  4. File Explorer

    File Explorer

    Hi Joyce,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I understand your inconvenience. We will assist you with it.

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

    • Open File Explorer.
    • Click on view option.
    • Click on preview panel to turn it Off and On.


    Hope this information helps. If you have any further queries related to Windows, let us know.
    We will be happy to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Syed Md Bilal, Feb 13, 2020
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