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Discus and support Open a folder with multiple files takes longer than expected to show the files, loading... in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; So I tried to be as descriptive as possible but basically, when I open a folder, let's say it's an album, & there's multiple files in it, it can either... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by HouseofKrazees, Nov 18, 2022.

  1. Open a folder with multiple files takes longer than expected to show the files, loading...


    So I tried to be as descriptive as possible but basically, when I open a folder, let's say it's an album, & there's multiple files in it, it can either say 'working on it' before the files load OR what I'm seeing a lot of is the files loading slowly, 1-by-1, appearing in the folder on both my nvME SSDs or regular internal/external 7200rpm HDDs. Anyone have any ideas how to fix this? This is the only issue I have & it's more annoying than anything.SpecsOpen a folder with multiple files takes longer than expected to show the files, loading... :processorIntel® Core™ i9-12900KF Processor 8X 3.20GHz + 8X 2.40GHz/30MB L3 CacheOSWindows 11 Pro, OS build 22621.819Memory32GB [16G

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    HouseofKrazees, Nov 18, 2022
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  2. File Explorer hangs and loads files one by one when open folder

    Thanks for the further suggestions guys. I'm going to save the in-place upgrade as a last resort, but I'll keep it in my back pocket.

    An interesting development - per the advice of a Microsoft representative, I deleted the following registry folders:
    • \HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\BagMRU
    • \HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags
    The files no longer load one by one when I open a folder. Unfortunately though the freeze still happens for about the same amount of time. Here's a new video:


    I can confirm that the freezing issue only happens in folders containing .wav files. The more .wav files in a folder, the longer it hangs when I open it. Other folders, even massive ones filled with 10GB+ of .mov files, still load almost instantly when I open them.

    Any ideas about why the .wav files might be causing this?

    Random thought - I have VLC set as my default player for .wav files. Could this possibly have something to do with VLC?
     
    one eyed man, Nov 18, 2022
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  3. Jetster Win User
    Show / hide files HELP..

    Open folder/Organize/folder and search options/view check show hidden files
     
    Jetster, Nov 18, 2022
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  4. dark2099 Win User

    Open a folder with multiple files takes longer than expected to show the files, loading...

    Generating a .txt based file list in Windows 7

    I want to be able to generate a .txt file that lists all the files and folders in a specific folder on my PC, but don't know the name of any programs that do that. Searched on google a bit and came up with this guide, but it's for XP and I can't seem to find some of the folder options to modify the .bat file. Any suggestions? Thanks

    http://www.theeldergeek.com/file_list_generator.htm

    EDIT: The .bat file will do what I want if it is in the folder I want to do it in, but the option I want to add is having the right click option that it shows.
     
    dark2099, Nov 18, 2022
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