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
 
Windows Build/Version
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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    Windows 11 Pro
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    GMKtec K11
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS
    Memory
    32GB DDR5 SO-DIMM
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated AMD Radeon 780M (4.00 GHz)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 2250HM
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Home
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    Laptop
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    ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED 14" Laptop - UX3405CA-QL192W
    CPU
    Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 - 255H processor
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5 SDRAM
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    Intel Arc 140T onboard graphics
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200 (16:10 WUXGA resolution) OLED Touchscreen
    Hard Drives
    1TB SSD

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.8655
    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
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    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    2x1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+2tb Kingston m2.nvme
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    500w
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    MT
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    Dell Premium
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    Logitech wired
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    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    #1 Edge #2 Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
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    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.8457
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    Beelink Mini PC SER5
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    AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
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    32 gb
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    integrated
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Crucial nvme
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    still too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    System 3 is non compliant Dell 9020 i7-4770/24gb ram Win11 PRO 26200.8457
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

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    Windows 11 Enterprise 25H2 26200 7462
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel XEON E5-2699 v3
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    ASUS X99-A
    Memory
    64GB Teamgroup UD4-3600
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    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
    300MBs
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    OEM
    Other Info
    ASUS RT-AC87U Router
  • Operating System
    25H2 26200.5074
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS X555LA
    Memory
    8GB
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    OEM
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