Windows 10: Windows 11 File Explorer freezes when renaming files or folders

Discus and support Windows 11 File Explorer freezes when renaming files or folders in Windows 10 News to solve the problem; [ATTACH]Some users cannot rename files or folders on their Windows 11 computer. Doing so immediately freezes File Explorer. There can be multiple... Discussion in 'Windows 10 News' started by WinClub, Feb 12, 2026 at 5:22 AM.

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    Windows 11 File Explorer freezes when renaming files or folders


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    Some users cannot rename files or folders on their Windows 11 computer. Doing so immediately freezes File Explorer. There can be multiple causes of this problem, such as a conflicting background application, a third-party shell extension, or corrupted system image files. If File Explorer freezes when renaming files or folders on your Windows 11 computer, […]

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    WinClub, Feb 12, 2026 at 5:22 AM
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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.
     
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    Searching folders freezes file explorer

    Suggestions? WHen i try looking in folders, file explorer freezes
     
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    Windows 11 File Explorer freezes when renaming files or folders

    File Explorer Freezes during renaming

    The File Explorer freezes every time I try to rename a file.
     
    The Name that Displays, Feb 12, 2026 at 5:32 AM
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