Windows 10: 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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Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.

 

File explorer hangs

Sorry I got nothing more to suggest then.

File explorer hanging is an image issue. So if you can't do a repair upgrade or reset your PC then you can contact microsoft support directly to see if they have further steps but I am sure they are going to tell the same thing i did.

 

File Explorer keeps hanging when it opens

Hello @ksio89,

[1] Have you tried Stopping and Restarting the File Explorer process in Task Manager?
[2] Have a look at this => File Explorer hangs when doing most anything - Answers.Microsoft
[3] Have a look at this in case you want to go down the In-Place-Upgrade route . . .

In-Place-Upgrade - Repair Install
Information & Tutorials:
This is a Non-Destructive Process which keeps ALL your Apps, Programs and Personal Data intact . . .

IMPORTANT: This is an extract from the Tutorial below . . .

> How to Do a Repair Install of Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade

Basically . . .

[1] Download the ISO to the Desktop.
[2] Right-click the ISO and select Mount.
[3] Open File Explorer.
[4] Double-click the Mounted Drive to open it.
[5] Double-click setup.exe.
[6] Choose the Upgrade option.
[7] Select Change what to keep.
[8] Select EITHER, Keep Personal Files and Apps, Keep Personal Files Only, or Nothing.
[9] Unmount the ISO by right-clicking the mounted drive and selecting Eject.

The ONLY downside is that you could possibly lose some of your personalizations.

Recommendations:
DISABLE ANY Non-Microsoft . . .

• Antivirus Software.
• Firewall software.
• Drive Encryption Software

I hope this helps.