Windows Explorer often freezes (folder contents are not loaded)
I have a problem that recently, almost every day, the folder with the files I am working on does not open. It's a fairly large folder, and I often delete and add new files from it.
What happens is that its content loads indefinitely. I have to start Task Manager (Alt+CTRL+Del), end the "Windows Explorer" task, then all folders close, open it again and it works.
Why is this happening? Could this be a sign that the drive is about to fail? Or some software problem? I have Windows 11, MSI laptop.
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If Windows Explorer frequently freezes and fails to load folder contents, it may be due to a variety of issues, from software problems to corrupt system files to hardware problems. Here are some steps you can take to try to solve this problem:
1. Restart your computer
Sometimes a simple restart of your computer can solve many problems, including Windows Explorer getting stuck.
2. Check for Windows updates
Make sure you have all available Windows updates installed. Updates may contain bug fixes that may resolve Explorer stuttering issues.
- Przejdź do **Ustawień** > **Aktualizacje i zabezpieczenia** > **Windows Update**.
- Kliknij **Sprawdź aktualizacje**.
3. Clear temporary files
Excess temporary files can slow down your system, including Windows Explorer.
- W polu wyszukiwania wpisz **Czyszczenie dysku** i otwórz je.
- Wybierz dysk, który chcesz wyczyścić.
- Zaznacz pliki, które chcesz usunąć, i kliknij **OK**.
4. Check the disk for errors
Bad sectors on your hard drive can cause performance issues, including Windows Explorer stuttering.
- Otwórz **Wiersz polecenia** jako administrator.
- Wpisz `chkdsk C: /f /r` i naciśnij **Enter** (zamień C: na literę dysku, który chcesz sprawdzić).
- Restartuj komputer, jeśli zostaniesz o to poproszony.
5. Run the Windows troubleshooter
Windows offers built-in troubleshooting tools that can help you identify and fix some problems.
- Przejdź do **Ustawień** > **Aktualizacje i zabezpieczenia** > **Rozwiązywanie problemów**.
- Wybierz **Narzędzia do rozwiązywania problemów dodatkowych** i uruchom narzędzie dla **Programów**.
6. Check for RAM problems
Damaged or insufficient RAM can cause system performance problems.
- You can run Windows memory diagnosticsto check for RAM problems.
7. Reset Windows Explorer
Sometimes, resetting Windows Explorer can solve problems with its operation.
- W Menedżerze zadań (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) znajdź proces **Windows Explorer**.
- Kliknij prawym przyciskiem myszy i wybierz **Zrestartuj**.
8. Check for software conflicts
Some programs may conflict with Windows Explorer and cause problems. Try booting into Safe Mode and check if the problem still occurs.
If none of the above methods solve the problem, you may need to perform a more advanced diagnosis or contact a professional computer service.
