Windows 10: Slow File Explorer [Weird bug perhaps?]

Whenever I go into a folder it converts files from list view into icon view sequentially at a rate of like 2 files per second. So some folders can take ages to load, it truly is the most annoying thing I've experienced windows-wise. The following is a gif of what it's like:https://media.giphy.com/media/1EAgtND1RcPXaIH5J2/giphy.gif - Ignore the low quality lolIf anyone knows any solutions or potential causes let me know, thanks :[Version 10.0.22000 Build 22000]Just to clarify, it's not just a one-time thing. Even after a folder has done this weird transition from list to icon, coming ba

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Windows 10 file explorer very slow (working on it...) issue

This seemed to help. Time will tell. It certainly is more helpful and practical than the suggestion to end toe Explorer task and start a new one.

 

File explorer slow/Never loading solution


Ok so since upgrading from 7 to 10 file explorer has been a absolute nightmare! Everything was either incredibly slow, didn't happen or only partially load. After enduring this to this day I have decided enough is enough and started diagnosing by limiting the startup services using MSconfig.

After going through enabling startup services groups at the time and restarting the computer everytime! Eventually I found the service that was causing the problems with file explorer. The service is called Windows search and once disabled it restored functionality to file explorer. The search function in file explorer works but the search in the taskbar doesn't.

Step by step guide:
1. Hold Win+r to open run
2. Type msconfig and hit ok or enter
3. Click Services
4. Navigate to Windows search (you can sort the list in descending alphabetical order)
5. Uncheck tickbox
6. Click apply then ok
7. Select to restart now

Hope this works for you.

 

File explorer slow/Never loading solution

Thank you.