Windows 10: Windows Explorer Freezes up when copying a file

Discus and support Windows Explorer Freezes up when copying a file in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Whenever I try to copy a file over from an SSD to my Hard Drive, File Explorer freezes up and restarts. The link to this video is... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/DuxOfTech, Dec 8, 2020.

  1. Windows Explorer Freezes up when copying a file

    /u/DuxOfTech, Dec 8, 2020
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  2. 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, Dec 8, 2020
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  3. temp02 Win User
    Java.nio.file - Copying files

    You can't copy a folder, thats why it generates an exception (you are trying to copy a folder using a copy file function).
    You probably need to list all the files inside that folder and copy one by one
     
    temp02, Dec 8, 2020
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  4. Windows Explorer Freezes up when copying a file

    File Explorer freezes when hovering the cursor over the "create" section.

    Hi Alex,

    To better assist you, we'd like to know the following:

    • Did you make any changes prior to this issue?
    • Are you getting any error messages after File Explorer freezes?
    • What troubleshooting have you done so far?
    In the meantime, we suggest you restart Windows Explorer by following the steps below:

    • Type Task Manager in search bar.
    • Click Task Manager.
    • On the pop-up window, under Windows processes, scroll-down to
      Windows Explorer.
    • Right-click Windows Explorer, and click Restart.
    We look forward to your response.

    Thank you.
     
    Kenneth Mon, Dec 8, 2020
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