Windows 10: Windows Explorer suddenly unresponsive right after the update

Discus and support Windows Explorer suddenly unresponsive right after the update in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hi, I've just updated my Windows KB5004945 since it's already available, but right after the update, my explorer became unresponsive, it takes minutes... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by JMEscario, Jul 9, 2021.

  1. JMEscario Win User

    Windows Explorer suddenly unresponsive right after the update


    Hi, I've just updated my Windows KB5004945 since it's already available, but right after the update, my explorer became unresponsive, it takes minutes to load a folder, the issue includes the following:Can't access desktop folders too, including MS Office/ExcelCan't search or type using explorerCan't refresh on desktopCan't show the notification panel can click but no responseTroubleshooting done:Restart - but issue persistPlease help

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    JMEscario, Jul 9, 2021
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    hat Win User

    Windows Update suddenly hangs?

    Windows Update is suddenly hanging for some reason... I went and downloaded and installed the first bunch of updates, restarted when asked, and now when I go back to windows update I just get the window with a white box forever. Reboot and it still does it. This happens to be on my main machine, running windows 7.

    I've also noticed when I reboot it says configuring windows update, step 3 of 3, 47%. Maybe it somehow skipped something and is screwed forever?
     
  3. Windows Explorer Replacement?

    are you running IE7? if not that wouold be my first suggestion,upgrade to ie7 that can fix some stability issues with windows explorer
     
    Athlon2K15, Jul 9, 2021
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  4. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows Explorer suddenly unresponsive right after the update

    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, Jul 9, 2021
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