Windows 10: My Browsers freeze when I try to open "Downloads" folder

So when I try to upload some files, a new smaller window opens,and however I try to open the "Downloads" folder, whether via standard explorer rotue, or quick access, the browser always freezes!

I have done this a billion times on previous Windows versions, but this only happens to me on W10, on both browsers I use(Firefox and Chrome)

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Windows Explorer Freezes when Downloading File from Browser

Windows Explorer freezes during download

Problem steps:

1. Right click image in browser

2. Save as

3. Dialog opens

4. Create New Folder

5. Freezes when naming folder. I have to wait 2-4 minutes before Save As is released. Unable to use the browser. Computer beeps.

6. Once Save As is released, I have no problem saving the file.

 

I am not able to open favorites folder or sub folders under it in EDGE browser

Hi Rodney,

We are sorry for the inconvenience caused to you.

Kindly follow the below steps to navigate the Microsoft EDGE browser’s favorites folder location.

• 
  Open Windows File Explorer and navigate to the following path: (Press
  Windows + E keys on the keyboard to open File Explorer)
  
  C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\AC\MicrosoftEdge\User\Default
  
  Note: username represent the user account name which you have currently signed in to the Windows 10.
  
• 
  Here you will be able to locate the EDGE browser’s Favorites folder location.
  
• 
  Check whether you are able to locate the favorites which you have created in EDGE browser.
  

Note: To back up your favorites in Edge browser, simply copy-paste this Favorites folder to a safe location. To restore favorites, copy and paste your Favorites folder back in the location suggested under
the step 1.

I hope the above information helps you to locate the EDGE browser’s favorites folder location.

Thank you.

 

I am not able to open favorites folder or sub folders under it in EDGE browser

Hi Rodney,

We appreciate you for being a part of Windows 10.

Before proceeding, we need more information to help you better.

• 
  Did you checked whether you are able to see the favorite’s folder under your users?
  
• 
  Are you able to see the Favorites bar on EDGE browser?
  
• 
  Does the EDGE browser close/crashes only when you try to open the favorites folder or any other scenarios?
  

Note: By default the favorite’s folder will be present under your user’s folder. Follow the below steps to check if you are able to view the favorites.

• Open the ‘C’ drive on your computer. If your OS is installed on any other drive, open that one.
• Under the ‘Users’ section, locate the name of your system’s main admin account and open its folder.
• Locate the folder named ‘favorites’ and open it. In short, the path for this folder becomes as follows (assuming the system drive to be ‘C’ and your account name to be ‘Hamza’).
  
  C:\users\hamza\favorites\

I suggest you to refer to the section Import favorites in the below link on how to Import favorites in Internet Explorer.

Use favorites to save websites you like

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/internet-explorer/add-view-organize-favorites#ie=ie-11

Note: You may try to browse to the favorite’s folder as suggested in the above steps if the favorite’s folder is present.

Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

Thank you.