Windows 10: Random "not responding" happening on browser, File Explorer. Power settings change...

Hi!


So I've been having a number of random issues. They don't happen all the time. But they happen.


File Explorer will try to load - takes forever and then I get the "not responding". I looked online, found some fixes - tried several. Some did nothing. One seemed to work but the problem still happens randomly.


Same with my Firefox browser. I'm using the current version but it randomly won't respond.


Another issue - power settings. During the day I switch the "Turn off screen" to never and use folder of photos for a screensaver. At night I switch it to turn off after one minute. Sometimes in the morning the screen won't wake and I have to hit the power button to get it to refresh. On occasion I've had to do a hard shut down and then turn on again. Last night the screen went black before I had a chance to change the setting. So I let it go until this morning. I had to push the power button to wake it up and when I went to check power settings it had randomly set it self to turn the screen off after 30 minutes and also to go to sleep after 30 minutes. I didn't make this change.


I have a Lenovo All in One.


Any thoughts? Suggestions?


Thanks!

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Hi,

Thank you for your response and information.

As Windows 10 as Microsoft Edge in-built browser, I suggest you to try that browser and check if this issue persists.

For the issues with Internet Explorer try the below and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to run the Internet Explorer Performance troubleshooter.

• Press Windows key, type troubleshooting
  and select it.
• Click on View all in the left pane.
• Click onInternet Explorer Performance and follow the onscreen instructions.

Step 2: I suggest you to turn off and on Internet Explorer and check if it helps.

Follow the below steps:

• Press Windows + R, type Control Panel
  and hit Enter.
• Click on Programs and Features.
• Click on Turn Windows features on or off from the left pane.
• Uncheck Internet Explorer, click on Ok.
• Restart the computer and repeat the same as above to place a check mark on Internet Explorer.

Hope it helps. Kindly update the status of this issue for further assistance.

 

setting default view for Winodws Explorer Search Reasults

Thank you for the detailed response. To change the search result's view from content to list, we suggest following the steps below:

• Open the File Explorer and try to search for files.
• In the toolbar, open the View tab and click List
  to change the view.
• Once changed, close the File Explorer.
• Open the File Explorer again and try to search to see if the setting has been retained.

After performing the steps above, reply back to us so we can provide additional help.

 

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Hi George,

As you want to set Internet Explorer as the default browser, I suggest you to follow the steps below:

• Navigate to Start>Settings>System.
• In the left pane, click on Default Apps.
• In the right pane, under Web browser, click on Microsoft edge and select
  Internet Explorer.
• Restart the system and check.

Hope this helps. Feel free to write to us for any other assistance with Windows, we'll be glad to assist you.

Thank you.