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Discus and support Fix Slow loading Downloads folder in Windows 10 in Windows 10 News to solve the problem; [ATTACH] Do you face this issue where Downloads or any other library folder opens slow as compared to other folders? This is a common problem and is... Discussion in 'Windows 10 News' started by WinClub, Dec 18, 2018.

  1. WinClub New Member

    Fix Slow loading Downloads folder in Windows 10

    WinClub, Dec 18, 2018
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  2. Very slow to load Downloads folder in Windows 10

    The steps outlined at How to Fix a Slow-Opening Windows Downloads Folder helped me.

    1. Open File Explorer. You can get there by hitting Windows Key + E or clicking on the explorer icon in your taskbar.

    2. Right click on the Downloads shortcut in the
    window pane and select Properties.

    3. Navigate to the Customize tab.

    4. Select "General items" from the "Optimize this folder for:" list.

    5. Click Ok.​
     
    MarineGeek23, Dec 18, 2018
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  3. Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Dec 18, 2018
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  4. mbmeadows Win User

    Fix Slow loading Downloads folder in Windows 10

    Constant script errors and slow loading pages in 10 internet explorer 11

    I have done the steps listed above. They have not helped and I am still getting constant script errors, along with slow loading pages. Are there any other suggestions?
     
    mbmeadows, Dec 18, 2018
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