Windows 10: Windows 11 PC Slow with File Explorer and File editing apps.

Just last week everything was fine, Ive been modding a game with a software called OpenIV and then out of nowhere everything just starts being insanely slow, OpenIV wont start at all it just stays loading and File Explorer refuses to launch .exe files and takes ages to open any folders. On the rare occasion an application does boot up its just black and does not load. File Explorer also along with Steam take nearly 10 minutes just to boot which is not normal compared to how it used to be. Please help I have tried everything from malaware scans, clearing file caches, restarting the computer, du

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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.

 

Some files listed in Windows Explorer are blue font

I seem to have run out of room on a Windows XP Pro system. I tried to defrag but don't have but 7% room available. I looked in Windows Explorer to try to find some huge files that might be corrupt and I see a few that are listed in blue. What does that mean? I have not compressed anything on purpose. Thanks

 

Files explorer extremely slow to load..

Hi Yadunath S

We value your contribution to the Microsoft Community. I understand that dealing with a slow File Explorer can be quite frustrating. Let’s explore some potential remedies to improve its performance:

1. Go to settings>Apps> Installed Apps>Click on the 3 dots under Microsoft Edge> Then click on Modify> then follow the prompt.
   
2. Restart File Explorer:
   
   • Sometimes, restarting File Explorer can resolve performance issues. Here’s how you can do it:
     
     • Right-click on an empty space in your taskbar (or the Start menu icon if you’re using Windows 11).
       
     • Choose Task Manager from the context menu.
       
     • Stay on the Processes tab.
       
     • Click on Windows Explorer from your open applications, and then click the Restart task button.
       
     • Wait for File Explorer to restart.
       
3. Clear File Explorer Cache:
   
   • Cached data can sometimes slow down File Explorer. Clearing the cache might help:
     
     • Open File Explorer on your PC.
       
     • Select the three dots at the top of the window and choose Options.
       
     • Click the Clear button next to Clear File Explorer history.
       
     • Close and reopen all your File Explorer windows.
       
4. Check for Background Services:
   
   • Some background services might be affecting File Explorer’s performance. You can disable non-essential services:
     
     • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
       
     • Locate Windows Explorer in the list of processes.
       
     • Right-click it and choose Restart.
       
5. System Configuration (msconfig):
   
   • You can also try the following steps:
     
     • Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
       
     • Type msconfig and click OK to open System Configuration.
       
     • On the Services tab, check Hide All Microsoft Services and click Disable All.
       
     • Click Apply and OK.
       
     • Restart your computer.
       

If these solutions do not work, you can try running the System File Checker tool to scan for and repair any corrupted system files. To do this, open the Command Prompt as an administrator and type sfc /scannow and press Enter.

Let me know if you have any further questions or concerns.

Kind regards,

Christopher.