Windows 10: Opening files or folders on Desktop or in Documents causes infinite loading and never opens.

Discus and support Opening files or folders on Desktop or in Documents causes infinite loading and never opens. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello,I have been having difficulty in the last couple of weeks with Windows 11, specifically in Documents and Desktop. I suspect that this is a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Connor Yeeth, Nov 27, 2024.

  1. CONNOR YEETH
    Connor Yeeth Win User

    Opening files or folders on Desktop or in Documents causes infinite loading and never opens.


    Hello,I have been having difficulty in the last couple of weeks with Windows 11, specifically in Documents and Desktop. I suspect that this is a OneDrive issue but it would be really nice to have it be resolved.Essentially, every time I click to open an application or file from the desktop or the desktop folder in Windows Explorer, the file or folder does not open and causes an infinite loading wheel, with the only way to fix it being to open Task Manager and restart Windows Explorer. It is possible for some files to open when this is is happening, but most of the time if I want to open a file

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    Connor Yeeth, Nov 27, 2024
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  2. AMYSMITH_403
    AmySmith_403 Win User

    Microsoft documents not opening in file folders

    I currently have Windows 10 and I am having an issue with Microsoft documents not opening once I put them in a file folder. The documents open fine when just saved on my desktop, but as soon as I put them in a file folder, they will not open. I receive
    the message "not responding", and I have to close out of the folder. Any suggestions on what I can do to get these files to open? It is both Word and PowerPoint files. Thank you.
     
    AmySmith_403, Nov 27, 2024
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  3. FORDGT90CONCEPT
    FordGT90Concept Win User
    Allow open file standard attachments

    Borrowing this list from Wikia: svg, odt, ods, odp, odg, odc, odf, odi, odm, ogg, ogv, oga

    svg = Scale Vector Graphic
    odt = Open Document Text
    ods = Open Document Spreadsheet
    odp = Open Document Presentation
    odg = Open Document Graphics
    odf = Open Document Formula
    odi = Open Document Image
    odm = Open Document Master
    ogg = Ogg Vorbis
    ogv = Ogg Vorbis Video
    oga = Ogg Vorbis Audio
     
    FordGT90Concept, Nov 27, 2024
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  4. MICHELLE VIL
    Michelle Vil Win User

    Opening files or folders on Desktop or in Documents causes infinite loading and never opens.

    Can't open folders on desktop

    Hello David,

    System file corruption is one of the possible causes of this issue. For us to isolate and assist you better, kindly answer the following questions:

    • What exactly happens when you try to open folder?
    • Are you getting any error messages?

    Meanwhile, we suggest checking this article and follow the
    steps to automatically diagnose and repair problems with files and folders in Windows.

    We're looking forward to your response.
     
    Michelle Vil, Nov 27, 2024
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