Windows 10: Files open slowly on specific AD Accounts

Discus and support Files open slowly on specific AD Accounts in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Recently an issue popped up where specific AD accounts on some computers have trouble opening files. It takes a lot longer than usual. Here's what I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Weston Gately, Dec 13, 2024.

  1. Files open slowly on specific AD Accounts


    Recently an issue popped up where specific AD accounts on some computers have trouble opening files. It takes a lot longer than usual. Here's what I know:Logging in as the same AD user on a different PC doesn't have issuesLogging in as a different AD user on the same PC doesn't have issuesConnecting to any network that doesn't have access to our Domain fixes the issue While logged into the profile in questionThe issue only happens on the Computers it initially started on. The issue cannot be replicated elsewhereThis leads me to believe that the AD account on that PC is corrupted. I am hoping

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    Weston Gately, Dec 13, 2024
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  2. "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.

    Sandeep Kumar M

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Sandeep_KM, Dec 13, 2024
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  3. Ketxxx Win User
    opening .dds files with gimp

    Simply, HOW? I got the DDS plugin but the POS wont open DDS files still. Can someone give me a step-by-step rundown of how to install the DDS plugin for gimp so I know if I'm missing something?
     
    Ketxxx, Dec 13, 2024
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  4. Vesao Win User

    Files open slowly on specific AD Accounts

    Remove account

    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
     
    Vesao, Dec 13, 2024
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