How to fix slow File Explorer on Windows 10?

深碍√TFBOYSˉ_ 2022-03-18 05:50 218阅读 0赞

[File Explorer][][\[1\]][1] is one of the main applications on Windows. It allows accessing folders, files, drivers and other computer locations. There’s no doubt that we all want to go to the needed directory quickly and without any obstacles. However, Windows 10 user report about slow File Explorer. In the Microsoft forums, users complain about [long folder loading time][]and [“unacceptably slow”][unacceptably slow] performance. However, we are here to help you to fix slow File Explorer on Windows 10.

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Slow File Explorer can be fixed!

## Fix slow File Explorer on Windows ##

We have listed 7 methods to make File Explorer fast again. However, there are many other options that might help you too. However, these solutions are the most popular and helped the majority of Windows 10 users.

### Option 1. Turn off Cortana ###

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Disable Cortana to fix slow File Explorer.

Windows 10 virtual assistant might be useful. However, at the same time, it might cause numerous problems,[\[2\]][2] including slow File Explorer. Thus, you should disable[ Cortana][Cortana] and see if it helps:

1.  Press **Windows key + R** to open the **Run** window.
2.  Type **regedit** and click **OK**.
3.  In the left pane of the Registry Editor, go to this key: **HKEY\_LOCAL\_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Windows Search**  
    However, if you cannot find it, you have to create it by clicking** Windows key** > clicking** New** > choosing **Key** > naming it as **Windows Search**.
4.  In the **Windows Search** key, right-click on the empty space in the right pane. Choose** New** and then **DWORD (32-bit) Value** from the drop-down menu.
5.  Name the new DWORD as **AllowCortana**.
6.  Then double-click **AllowCortana DWORD** and set **Value data** to 0.
7.  Click **OK** to save the changes and close Registry Editor.
8.  Restart the computer.

### Option 2. Alter folder optimization settings ###

If you have noticed poor Explorer’s performance when accessing a specific folder, you should change its optimization:

1.  Right-click the problematic folder and choose **Properties** from the drop-down menu.
2.  Open **Customize** tab.
3.  Find **Optimize this folder for** entry and set its value to **General items**. If you see this entry already set, choose any other option, and then choose **General items** again.
4.  Mark the tick near **Also apply this template to all subfolders** entry.
5.  Click **Apply** and then **OK** to save changes.

### Option 3. Check Quick access list ###

Probably, you have saved a bunch of folders to the [Quick access pane][] to go to the most used locations quickly.[\[3\]][3]However, they might be responsible for the problem. Thus, you have to unpin a problematic folder from the menu:

1.  Open** File Explorer** and find the troublesome folder in the **Quick access** menu.
2.  Right-click this entry and choose **Unpin from Quick access** from the menu.

Check if the problem was solved. If it remains, try eliminating all entries from the Quick access list. If it helps, you can add back all removed entries.

### Option 4. Set File Explorer view to default ###

In the Windows search box, type file explorer options and choose this entry from the results.

1.  Open **View** tab and click on** Reset Folders** button.
2.  In the confirmation pop-up click** Yes**.
3.  Click **Apply** button and then **OK** to save changes.

### Option 5. Alter File Explorer settings ###

If none of the methods helped to fix slow File Explorer, you should change program’s settings. Follow these steps:

1.  Open **File Explorer** and right-click **Quick access entry** in the left pane.
2.  Choose **Options** from the menu to open **Folder Options** window.
3.  In the **General** tab, you should see **Open File Explorer to** option. Choose **This PC** from the drop-down menu.
4.  Click **Apply** and then** OK**.

Additional tips

*  You can also disable all options under the **Privacy** section and clicking the **Clear** button.
 *  You can also disable **Always search file name and contents (this might take several minutes)** option. In order to do so, from the **File Explorer Options** go to the **Search** tab and unmark the tick from this entry.

### Option 6. Create new File Explorer shortcut ###

1.  Right-click the empty space on the Desktop.
2.  Click **New** and choose **Shortcut**.
3.  In the **Create Shortcut** window find **Type the location of the item** box. Enter **C:\\Windows\\explorer.exe** there.
4.  Click **Next**.
5.  Type a new name for the shortcut and click **Finish**.
6.  Right-click on the new shortcut and select **Properties**.
7.  Go to **Shortcut** tab. Here find the** Target **box and add** /n** at the end, for instance, if the Target was **C:\\Windows\\explorer.exe**, it has to look like **C:\\Windows\\explorer.exe /n**.
8.  Click** Apply** and then** OK**.

### Option 7. Run sfc /scannow command ###

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Run fsc scan to fix slow File Explorer issue.

If you are still dealing with a slow Explorer, we suggest running [sfc scan][][\[4\]][4] to fix the problem. You can do it by following these steps:

1.  Press **Windows key + X** and choose **Command Prompt (Admin)** from the appeared list.
2.  In the Command prompt enter **sfc /scannowcommand** and click **Enter**.
3.  When the scan is over, the slow File Explorer issue should be fixed.

Launch DISM scan

If you cannot run this command, you can use DISM[\[5\]][5] to perform the scan. Follow these steps:

1.  Run Command Prompt as admin
2.  In the Command Prompt, type these entries:
    
     *  **DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth**
     *  **DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth**
     *  **DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth**
3.  When the DISM scan is over, try run the sfc scan again.

## References ##

1.  [^][Link 1] Rick Broida. [Windows Explorer Explained: Working with Files and Folders][Windows Explorer Explained_ Working with Files and Folders]. PC World. News, tips and reviews from the experts on PCs, Windows and more.
2.  [^][Link 2] Ivan Jenic. [Fix Cortana issues after Windows 10 Anniversary Update][]. Windows Report. Website about computers.
3.  [^][Link 3] Lance Whitney. [How to Retrieve Folders, Files With Windows 10 Quick Access][How to Retrieve Folders_ Files With Windows 10 Quick Access]. PCMag. Technology Product Reviews, News, Prices & Downloads.
4.  [^][Link 4] Tim Fisher. [How to Use SFC /Scannow to Repair Windows System Files][How to Use SFC _Scannow to Repair Windows System Files]. Lifewire. Technology how-to's.
5.  [^][Link 5] [What is DISM?][What is DISM]. Microsoft. hardware Dev Center.

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[File Explorer]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_Explorer
[1]: https://tecoreviews.com/how-to/fix-slow-file-explorer-windows-10/#ref-1
[long folder loading time]: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-hardware/window-10-file-explorer-running-slow-it-takes/deecd6b3-4e5f-49e2-b749-4f33f72eedb7?auth=1
[unacceptably slow]: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/26147306-64c5-466d-a211-5a6a5f012575/why-is-windows-10-file-explorer-is-unaccepably-slow?forum=win10itproapps
[fix-slow-file-explorer.jpg]: /images/20220318/fc0ca4810af2436a840c209cfcacbaaa.png
[disable-cortana-to-fix-slow-file-explorer.jpg]: /images/20220318/6f861e5864774675b0b785897c7cf046.png
[2]: https://tecoreviews.com/how-to/fix-slow-file-explorer-windows-10/#ref-2
[Cortana]: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17214/windows-10-what-is
[Quick access pane]: https://www.digitalcitizen.life/how-use-quick-access-toolbar-file-explorer
[3]: https://tecoreviews.com/how-to/fix-slow-file-explorer-windows-10/#ref-3
[run-fsc-scan.jpg]: /images/20220318/0e81b400871d49dab16d6c91397925bb.png
[sfc scan]: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/929833/use-the-system-file-checker-tool-to-repair-missing-or-corrupted-system
[4]: https://tecoreviews.com/how-to/fix-slow-file-explorer-windows-10/#ref-4
[5]: https://tecoreviews.com/how-to/fix-slow-file-explorer-windows-10/#ref-5
[Link 1]: https://tecoreviews.com/how-to/fix-slow-file-explorer-windows-10/#cite-1
[Windows Explorer Explained_ Working with Files and Folders]: https://www.pcworld.com/article/213346/Windows_Explorer_Explained_Working_with_Files_and_Folders.html
[Link 2]: https://tecoreviews.com/how-to/fix-slow-file-explorer-windows-10/#cite-2
[Fix Cortana issues after Windows 10 Anniversary Update]: http://windowsreport.com/cortana-issue-windows-10-anniversary-update/
[Link 3]: https://tecoreviews.com/how-to/fix-slow-file-explorer-windows-10/#cite-3
[How to Retrieve Folders_ Files With Windows 10 Quick Access]: https://www.pcmag.com/news/352304/how-to-retrieve-folders-files-with-windows-10-quick-access
[Link 4]: https://tecoreviews.com/how-to/fix-slow-file-explorer-windows-10/#cite-4
[How to Use SFC _Scannow to Repair Windows System Files]: https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-use-sfc-scannow-to-repair-windows-system-files-2626161
[Link 5]: https://tecoreviews.com/how-to/fix-slow-file-explorer-windows-10/#cite-5
[What is DISM]: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/what-is-dism
[https_tecoreviews.com_how-to_fix-slow-file-explorer-windows-10]: https://tecoreviews.com/how-to/fix-slow-file-explorer-windows-10/