Windows 10: Windows 11 File Explorer freezes for several seconds on startup, regularly

Discus and support Windows 11 File Explorer freezes for several seconds on startup, regularly in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have had this problem now for several months, and it's really starting to annoy me: When I start the file explorer, the window opens but freezes for... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by RcCookie, Jan 18, 2023.

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    Windows 11 File Explorer freezes for several seconds on startup, regularly


    I have had this problem now for several months, and it's really starting to annoy me: When I start the file explorer, the window opens but freezes for several seconds. When I say several, I'm talking about between 3 and 20!!! seconds. It doesn't happen on every startup, and never happens if somewhere another explorer window is already open.The problem persists over sleeps and reboots, and restarting the explorer from the task manager. I find it very weird that I could not find any other posts on this, since a friend of mine is also experiencing the exact same issue.The freezing is certainly

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