Windows 10: Windows 10 File Explorer keeps Hanging

Discus and support Windows 10 File Explorer keeps Hanging in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello, I desperately need some help to figure out what is wrong with my file explorer. I've been reading all the answers to similar questions and have... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by LucyChalcraft1, Mar 23, 2022.

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    Windows 10 File Explorer keeps Hanging


    Hello, I desperately need some help to figure out what is wrong with my file explorer. I've been reading all the answers to similar questions and have performed all the suggested fixes - changed the display, changed Access to PC, run the Scannow and Restore Health first time I did this there were corrupted files but those we fixed. Second time I ran it everything was clean but my problem persists.I didn't see any questions later than about 2018/9 so thought I would ask again to see if there are any more up to date solutions.Also, this may be a related problem - many of the apps that I have i

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