Windows 10: Windows explorer freezing when hovering over context menu

Discus and support Windows explorer freezing when hovering over context menu in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I sometimes have this issue, but it has become more common. Whenever I open the file explorer and right click on anywhere and hover over the context... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by DanielShepherd1, Aug 22, 2021.

  1. DANIELSHEPHERD1
    DanielShepherd1 Win User

    Windows explorer freezing when hovering over context menu


    I sometimes have this issue, but it has become more common. Whenever I open the file explorer and right click on anywhere and hover over the context menu, it usually freezes at "cast to device". is there any fix?

    :)
     
    DanielShepherd1, Aug 22, 2021
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  2. ZAWNOX
    zawnox Win User

    Context Menu "Open with" freeze

    This problem annoyed me for a week

    3 related issues:

    • context menu works fine, and all submenus open well such as "view" and "sort by", except "Open with":
      • when i hover on "Open with", Windows Explorer freezes and i have to restart it in Task Manager
      • some files won't even let me open context menu, they just freeze Windows Explorer
    • image thumbnails and sometimes taskbar icons disappear or become
      blank icons of paper (refresh doesn't work):
      • when i try to upload an image to any website (Facebook or Steam) i can't see which blank piece of paper to choose
    • cannot access "Personalisation" or "Accounts" in system settings:
      • when i try to change my desktop background or change my account profile picture, "Settings" app freezes and i have to end task in Task Manager

    Solutions i have tried:

    • AdwCleaner
    • disabling 3rd party programs in ShellExView
    • clean boot
    • safe mode boot
    • elevated cmd
      • Sfc /scannow
      • thumbnail cache clear
    • PC reset

    Nothing worked

    Windows 10 Home 64-bit

    8gb RAM

    Intel Core i7 4700MQ

    Intel HD Graphics 4600

    Toshiba Satellite P75-A7100
     
    zawnox, Aug 22, 2021
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  3. JOCELYNYBANEZ
    JocelynYbanez Win User
    Windows explorer freezes when right clicking and hovering over "New"

    Hi Mitja,

    My name is Jocelyn, an independent advisor happy to help.

    I appreciate the steps you have taken so far to resolve the issue. If you haven't tried restarting the Windows Explorer process please try the steps below and check:

    Restart the explorer.exe Process.

    Right-click on the Taskbar and select Task Manager.

    On the Processes tab, right-click on the Windows Explorer process and select Restart.

    If that doesn' work follow the suggestion provided by Kapil Arya MVP on the mentioned Microsoft thread below:

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

    I hope this would solve the problem.

    Best,

    Jocelyn
     
    JocelynYbanez, Aug 22, 2021
    #3
  4. SHAWN BRINK
    Shawn Brink Win User

    Windows explorer freezing when hovering over context menu

    Context Menu is slow and irritating.

    Hello Aryesh,

    If you like, the tutorial below can help walk you through step by step on how to troubleshoot and fix a slow context menu. This is often caused by an added context menu item from a 3rd party app.

    Fix Slow or Freezing Right Click Context Menu in Windows
     
    Shawn Brink, Aug 22, 2021
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