Windows 10: Weird Explorer hang when Libraries are shown in Navigation Pane?

Discus and support Weird Explorer hang when Libraries are shown in Navigation Pane? in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; For some reason, showing the "Libraries" header in the left Navigation Pane causes a specifc Explorer hang which forces you to either end it through... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by JohnnyGui, Mar 3, 2020.

  1. JOHNNYGUI
    JohnnyGui Win User

    Weird Explorer hang when Libraries are shown in Navigation Pane?


    For some reason, showing the "Libraries" header in the left Navigation Pane causes a specifc Explorer hang which forces you to either end it through Task Manager or wait for a really long time for it to become responsive again.

    Before reporting this in the Feedback Hub, could someone please test this out for me with the following 3 steps?

    1. Make sure "Libraries" are shown in the Navigation Pane by doing the following:

    Weird Explorer hang when Libraries are shown in Navigation Pane? [​IMG]


    2 Then right-click on any random file that you have that is associated with an app/software (audio file, document, etc.) and choose "Properties". In the Properties box, click on "Change" as shown here:

    Weird Explorer hang when Libraries are shown in Navigation Pane? [​IMG]


    3. In the upcoming list, choose "Look for another app on this PC":

    Weird Explorer hang when Libraries are shown in Navigation Pane? [​IMG]


    A dialog box appears in which you can browse. Just click "Cancel" on that.

    The Properties box then becomes unresponsive and I can't click anywhere on it.

    Anyone else having this?

    :)
     
    JohnnyGui, Mar 3, 2020
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  2. MOJO418
    Mojo418 Win User

    Zoom functions in Navigation pane of File Explorer view

    Hello,

    Is there a way to increase in file explorer, the navigation pane fonts and icons? The right side where it the list of drives, libraries, quick access, etc. is.

    Thanks, John

    Original title: file explorer
     
    Mojo418, Mar 3, 2020
    #2
  3. ROG7
    rog7 Win User
    Multiple Documents folders shown in Navigation Pane

    When a File Explorer window is first opened, the Navigation Pane lists everything correctly.

    However, every minute (approx.) that the window is open an additional Documents folder is listed i.e. after about 10 minutes 10 Documents folders will be shown. All appear identical and all point to the same folder on disk.

    How can I stop this duplication?

    Thanks

    Keith
     
    rog7, Mar 3, 2020
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  4. DALCHINA
    dalchina Win User

    Weird Explorer hang when Libraries are shown in Navigation Pane?

    No option to include folder into a library

    Hi,
    1. Libraries not visible in Navigation pane.
    See:
    Hide or Show Libraries in Navigation Pane in Windows 10 | Tutorials

    and check scrolling up and down there to see if listed.

    2.
    This is only shown when you select a library in the right pane, as shown in the tutorial.

    You also have to have the file explorer ribbon displayed.

    3. Screenshot image not displayed - no idea provided it complied with the restrictions, and you used the 'Insert Image' icon above your post.
     
    dalchina, Mar 3, 2020
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