Windows 10: I think my second HDD is causing file explorer to be very slow to open (I'm assuming...

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windows 10 file explorer opens for a split second then crashes

This problem occurs if I try opening any folder or file explorer itself for example:

• an existing file folder with files in it that is on my desktop,
• opening the file explorer from the taskbar (I have since unpinned it as this was suggested as a fix in some forums)
• opening file explorer using the start menu
• opening file explorer using the windows key + E

In each case the explorer dialogue box will pop up momentarily then disappear again (perhaps a second or 2 sometimes, other times just a flash.)

So far I have tried:

• ensuring that windows 10 is totally up to date
• run the sfc scannow - this came up with no error found
• made sure that the settings for file explorer were set to opening at 'this pc'

I am absolutely out of ideas. Can someone please help?

 

Exe file slow to open

I know it's 1GB. I tested this on Win Explorer and Total Com.
For example 250MB file is opened in ~5 seconds.

@edit: I turned off the pagefile but it don't work.

 

File Explorer Slow To Open HDD

Your PC might slow down if your hard disk is almost full and you don’t have a lot of free space. In this case, freeing up disk space can help make your PC run better.

To check for low disk space, follow these steps:

• Select the Start button > Settings >
  System > Storage .
• Under Storage, select your hard disk, and then see what’s taking up space.
• If you’re running low on disk space, free up your disk space by deleting temporary files and downloads, and empty the recycle bin.

To remove temporary files and downloads, and empty the recycle bin, follow these steps:

• Select the Start button > Settings >
  System > Storage .
• Under Storage, select This PC, which has a drive letter for your hard disk next to it.
• Under Storage usage, select Temporary files.
• On the Temporary files screen, select the Temporary files check box >
  Remove files.
• On the taskbar, select File Explorer,
  then select the Downloads folder under This PC.
  The Downloads folder is the default file location for most web browsers.
• See which files are in the Downloads folder, and move the downloads you want to keep to another drive.
• Go back to the Temporary files screen in Settings, select the
  Downloads folder check box > Remove files.
• Go to your desktop, and then open Recycle Bin.
• Move any files you want to keep, and then select Empty Recycle Bin.
• Restart your PC, and then see if it’s running better.

If the issues persists, use the Check Disk tool (chkdsk). Chkdsk’s basic function is to scan the integrity of the file system and file system metadata on a disk volume and fix any logical file system errors that it finds. To run the Check Disk tool, follow
these steps:

• Press Windows key + X and select Command Prompt (Admin).
• Type C: and then press Enter.
• Type chkdsk /r and then press Enter to scan for issues on the hard disk.
• Restart your PC, and then see if it’s running better.

Note: If the drive has files that are in use, you’ll be asked to schedule a scan for the next restart.

Keep us updated on the results.