Windows 10: Win10 File Explorer hangs on MSOffice docs

Discus and support Win10 File Explorer hangs on MSOffice docs in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Brand new windows 10 installation, Dell xps-13 laptop. Trying to copy or move Excel spreadsheets (.xlsx) or Word Docs (.docx), the file explorer... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by MarkKrebs, Nov 30, 2018.

  1. MarkKrebs Win User

    Win10 File Explorer hangs on MSOffice docs


    Brand new windows 10 installation, Dell xps-13 laptop. Trying to copy or move Excel spreadsheets (.xlsx) or Word Docs (.docx), the file explorer becomes unresponsive & must be closed.


    I don't HAVE MSOffice, though it's preinstalled and if you try to OPEN one of these filetypes, it is able to generate a preview (and ask for a purchase).


    All I'm trying to do is move / copy / backup these files.


    It is all about the filename extension. Even simple text files renamed as .xlsx will hang the explorer, and conversely, renaming an Office document anything.txt will cause the move or copy operations to work just fine.


    So some trigger in file explorer processing is reading the file extension and then trying to do something...

    ...un-good.

    :)
     
    MarkKrebs, Nov 30, 2018
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  2. user33331 Win User

    What is the latest stable build of Win10 ?

    Does the Win10 update's "keep my files":
    1.) Remove Firefox Mozilla's saved user+pass list ?
    2.) Remove HP laptop's pre-installed drivers & programs like: HP utility, HP cool sense and such...
    3.) I have also a online-paid MsOffice 2013 and update probably removes it... Do I just pick the serial number and use it again ?
     
    user33331, Nov 30, 2018
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  3. n9mingg29 Win User
    File Explorer hangs on Windows 10

    The hang up of file explore is still existed, after doing your suggestion. Please help.
     
    n9mingg29, Nov 30, 2018
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  4. Mark Isi Win User

    Win10 File Explorer hangs on MSOffice docs

    Win10 File Explorer not loading

    Hi Andrea,

    To further assess the possible cause of this issue, kindly provide the following information:

    • When did this issue start to occur?
    • What are the troubleshooting steps you have done so far?
    • Did you make any changes on the settings of your PC prior to this?
    In the mean time, we suggest trying SFC Scan and DISM as a first troubleshooting step. Feel free to check out this
    Wiki Article by
    ZigZag3143 for more information and steps on how to perform SFC and DISM.

    Keep us posted for updates.
     
    Mark Isi, Nov 30, 2018
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