Windows 10: Windows 11 File Explorer Taking a VERY long time to open Desktop, Downloads, Pictures, etc.

Discus and support Windows 11 File Explorer Taking a VERY long time to open Desktop, Downloads, Pictures, etc. in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I am experiencing 2 issues when running Windows 11. The first is slow shut down and shut off. I takes several minutes for Windows 11 to shut down and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Jack Crowe, Jun 15, 2024.

  1. JACK CROWE
    Jack Crowe Win User

    Windows 11 File Explorer Taking a VERY long time to open Desktop, Downloads, Pictures, etc.


    I am experiencing 2 issues when running Windows 11. The first is slow shut down and shut off. I takes several minutes for Windows 11 to shut down and then another period of time for the PC to shut off.I was on the phone with Microsoft Help and they remotely fixed the issue by creating a new profile. That worked for a few days and now the problem is back.The second is that File Explorer is taking a very long time to open Desktop, Downloads, Pictures, etc.. I have tried the following with no change in the situation.Go to settings>Apps> Installed Apps>Click on the 3 dots under Microsoft

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    Jack Crowe, Jun 15, 2024
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  2. NOAM
    Noam Win User

    Opening any file in windows explorer takes a long time

    When I double click any file on my windows explorer it takes a long time to open.

    It doesn't matter if it's a pdf, image or txt file.

    Also if I right click the file and select "open with" it takes a long time to open.

    Even when I select windows icons such as "Devices and printers" it takes a long time.

    Any Ideas?
     
    Noam, Jun 15, 2024
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  3. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User
    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.
     
    Ahhzz, Jun 15, 2024
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  4. WTENNEWBIE
    WTenNewbie Win User

    Windows 11 File Explorer Taking a VERY long time to open Desktop, Downloads, Pictures, etc.

    Clear the 'cache' in file explorer for already used picture tags?


    If you set some tags for your *.jpg pictures, the windows 10 file explorer shows them in the "details pane" on the right side.


    Windows 11 File Explorer Taking a VERY long time to open Desktop, Downloads, Pictures, etc. [​IMG]


    This list can get very long and with some wrong or no longer used entries.
    How can I clear this list / cache / suggestions?

    Or how can I stop the file explorer to suggests already used Tags?
     
    WTenNewbie, Jun 15, 2024
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