Windows 10: Windows explorer freezes when right clicking and hovering over "New"

Discus and support Windows explorer freezes when right clicking and hovering over "New" in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; It freezes for about 10 seconds, but then it works. I tried many things: using ShellExView to disable extensions, uninstalling some programs, running... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by MitjaPolner, Apr 27, 2020.

  1. MITJAPOLNER
    MitjaPolner Win User

    Windows explorer freezes when right clicking and hovering over "New"


    It freezes for about 10 seconds, but then it works. I tried many things: using ShellExView to disable extensions, uninstalling some programs, running in safe mode, I used DISM to check for health, nothing worked. Windows is updated, drivers are updated, I don't know what to do.

    :)
     
    MitjaPolner, Apr 27, 2020
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  2. KENNETH MON
    Kenneth Mon Win User

    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, Apr 27, 2020
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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, Apr 27, 2020
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  4. DELICIEUXZ
    Delicieuxz Win User

    Windows explorer freezes when right clicking and hovering over "New"

    'Open in new window' right-click menu option for File Explorer


    I just submitted this suggestion on Windows Uservoice:

    The idea: the right-click menu for folders in File Explorer has an option called 'Open in new window', which opens that folder in a new File Explorer window. Very useful for copying and moving things, and opening destination folders without accessing the start menu a second time.

    right-click menu option for File Explorer – Feature Suggestions for Windows
     
    Delicieuxz, Apr 27, 2020
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