Windows 10: File manager very slow

In the last week or so certain operations whilst using File Manager are going very slow. I'm using a fully updated version of Windows 10 on a PC. Opening a file manager window works okay, but clicking 'New Folder' takes 20 seconds for the folder to appear. Deleting a file to the recycle bin and moving a file from one destination to another also takes 20 seconds. Certain operations can be speeded up to about 5 seconds by repeatedly pressing F5 to refresh. I thought it might be a problem with free space on my hard drive but I have 13.5GB free on a 128GB SSD, so should be good enough. Opening C drive properties, Tools and clicking Optimise takes 1 min 20 seconds to bring up the optimiser dialog. Any suggestions as to what my be causing this and what the fix is please? I am planning to do a new reinstall of Windows onto a larger SSD soon, but don't want the same thing to happen. I also tried temporarily disabling my virus software to no effect. I'm wondering if the the problem is related to one of several Windows updates that came through recently, including the cumulative update KB4467702, but has anyone else had this problem?

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"open with" and opening of files slow

Hello,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

1. Since when are you facing this issue?
2. Have you made any changes on your computer, prior to this issue?

To fix issues with Word documents opening slowly, I suggest you to attach a different template to the document and check if that helps. Follow the below steps to attach a templates.

Steps:-

1. Open Word application.
2. Click on File and select Options.
3. Select Add-Ins from the list.
4. Under Manage Select Templates and click on
   Go.
5. In the pop up, type Normal in the Document template.
6. Click on Ok.

To fix issues with Adobe files opening slowly follow the below troubleshooting steps and check if that helps.

Steps:-

1. Open Adobe application.
2. Click on Edit.
3. Select Preferences option.
4. Tap on General.
5. Uncheck Enable protected mode at startup.

Hope it helps.

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There are no more files and ASUS Data Security Manager


I've been having the same issues trying to save files.

I followed all of the steps but ASUS Data Security Manager keeps reappearing. How do I really get it to delete? I've done the uninstall four times and it just pops back in the list.

 

Updates slowing computer performance

Hi,

Listed below are possible causes why Windows is running slow:

• Too many application installed.
• Virus and malware.
• Corrupted system files.
• Outdated drivers.

For us to assist you with the concern, we suggest following the steps on this
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