Windows Explorer keeps freezing for no reason, all solutions tested


LUKASZW

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Hi,
I have had a problem with the file explorer on Windows 11 for a long time. It often happens that after opening it, I do not see the icons and all files have a standard white card icon. I can't right-click on any file to rename it, for example, because the entire file explorer freezes and can only be disabled via the task manager. Sometimes, when I successfully enter a new name, when I try to save it, I get a message that my file does not exist. After restarting the explorer, I can change this name, or the name has already been changed. I tried SFC scanning, checked temperatures and my computer is not overheating. Generally, it is very efficient, the only problem I have is with the file explorer.
I attached a recording and a screenshot.
Recording: Nagrywanie 2024-08-23 122116.mp4
 
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23H2

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-Core 3.40GHz
    Motherboard
    B550M PRO-VDH
    Memory
    2X GOODRAM 16GB 3600MHz, 2X GOODRAM Pro 8GB 3600MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
It is no use stating "all solutions tested" in the thread title. People need to know exactly what you have tried so that they do not offer something you have already tried. For instance I could say "Have you tried running DISM commands" and you might reply "Yes, I tried that".
Create a list of the steps you have tried to avoid people wasting their time making suggestions.

You could try running the batch file attached. It contains DISM commands as well as SFC command.
 

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System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP EliteDesk 705 G5
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3400GE
    Memory
    8GB DDR4 SDRAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated AMD Radeon Vega 11
    Hard Drives
    256 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    DELL Inspiron 15-3576
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-8250U
    Memory
    8 GB DDR4 - 2400 SODIMM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel UHD Graphics 620
    Hard Drives
    256GB SK Hynix SC311 SATA SSD

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26100.2314
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme+256gb SKHynix m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+1tb Kingston m2.nvme+ 4gb Solidigm nvme
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 22H2 19045.3930
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 9020
    CPU
    i7-4770
    Memory
    24 gb
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    256 gb Toshiba BG4 M.2 NVE SSB and 1 tb hdd
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell factory
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Internet Speed
    still not telling
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
Try the old Windows 10 Explorer and see if it has the same delays:


Test with a different local account to determine if the issue is system-wide or profile-specific:

 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10/11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    WIN 11 Pro 24H2 - 26100.2161
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-5820K
    Motherboard
    ASUS X99-A
    Memory
    48G 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
    PSU
    GameMax Pro
    Case
    Fractal Design
    Cooling
    Corsair H110iGT
    Keyboard
    Corsair K4
    Mouse
    G-Skill G402
    Internet Speed
    50MBs
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    OEM
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