Solved file explorer slow to update


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brianx

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Win 11 32H2 up to date
I have two monitors. On one is explorer open on a folder containing photos. On the other screen is a web page where I create AI images online or similar. When I right click an image there to save (by default to the folder I have open on the other screen), the new image fails to appear in that folder until I refresh it no matter how long i leave it.

The folder does already hold over 2,000 images but that can't be it surely? My pc is modern and powerful and otherwise runs like lightning.

PS to get the windows version as you describe doesn't allow me to copy the version to the clipboard from the pop up window. Not very useful.
 
Windows Build/Version
Win 11 32H2 up to date

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    home built
    CPU
    i7 4790k
    Motherboard
    asrock z87m extreme 4
    Memory
    32gb ddr3
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX1070 8gb
Windows Build/VersionWin 11 32H2 up to date
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That is actually 23H2 for the version. To get the Version and Build put ver in a Command Prompt window, to get a printable file use ver /ver.txt. Or WinKey + R and type winver.

For some time now when copying a file to a different folder that file will reside at the bottom of the list of files in the new folder, either Refresh/F5 or click Name twice to realign the list.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win11 Pro RTM Version 24H2 Build 26100.4202
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 3400
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 11th Gen. 2.40GHz
    Memory
    12GB
    Hard Drives
    256GB SSD NVMe M.2
  • Operating System
    Win11 Pro RTM Version 24H2 Build 26100.4202
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 5890
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 10th Gen. 2.90GHz
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Onboard, no VGA, using a DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" Dell
    Hard Drives
    512GB SSD NVMe, 4TB Seagate HDD
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender/Microsoft Security
brianx said:
Win 11 32H2 up to date
I have two monitors. On one is explorer open on a folder containing photos. On the other screen is a web page where I create AI images online or similar. When I right click an image there to save (by default to the folder I have open on the other screen), the new image fails to appear in that folder until I refresh it no matter how long i leave it.

The folder does already hold over 2,000 images but that can't be it surely? My pc is modern and powerful and otherwise runs like lightning.

PS to get the windows version as you describe doesn't allow me to copy the version to the clipboard from the pop up window. Not very useful.
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I'm sure i've seen a registry fix to increase the Explorer refresh rate, go have a peek in tutorials.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    WIN 11 Pro 24H2 - 26100.3323
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel XEON E5-2699 v3
    Motherboard
    ASUS X99-A
    Memory
    64GB Teamgroup UD4-3600
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ACER X34 Predator
    Screen Resolution
    3440 x 1440
    Hard Drives
    Crucial CT1000P 3P SSD8 1TB
    Crucial CT1000 BX500 SSD 1TB
    PSU
    GameMax Pro
    Case
    Fractal Design
    Cooling
    Corsair H110iGT + 6 140mm Fans
    Keyboard
    Corsair K4
    Mouse
    G-Skill G502
    Internet Speed
    50MBs
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    OEM
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