Do you experience issues with folders that include audio or video files?
Do you experience issues with folders that include audio or video files?
I'm not sure exactly when this started in Windows, but it affects how audio files (mp3, wav, etc.) and video files load. Any folder with these types of files becomes extremely slow. The Task Manager doesn't show unusual processing activity. When the folder loads, I can't close it or navigate back to it easily. I can scroll through it normally, but opening the same folder again causes it to reload. Anyone with expertise, could you help?
You may have installed some software with a "filter" feature that alters how the operating system handles file types, causing it to process every multimedia file regardless of its usual restrictions.
There might be an error in the Windows thumbnail/index system or permission problems that block the update or proper reading of the thumbnail database.
A faulty hard drive could also be responsible—check its S.M.A.R.T. data using suitable tools.
I'm not familiar with the software. It works quite similarly to what I used before. The indexing feature was turned off because I considered it unnecessary for a CPU-heavy task. I attempted to index my entire system, but nothing changed. The drive appears fine. I'm unsure what to do next. Any suggestions?
Aida64 displays no problems or mistakes. Everything works smoothly. This audio and video functionality operates across all storage devices.
Use Task Manager, Resource Monitor, and Process Explorer to monitor system performance.
Task Manager (Microsoft, free).
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysint...s-explorer
Examine how reading different file types affects performance.
Keep the tool window open and observe any changes or activities when audio files are accessed.
Search for unfamiliar background applications that launch upon interacting with audio files, noting any resource shifts.
Also review Task Scheduler to see if opening an audio file triggers specific actions.
I attempted everything, yet it didn't resolve. I believe the problem began after Windows 11 updated Explorer at some point, though I'm not certain. I recall files loading instantly before. Sometimes actions seem to fix the issue temporarily, but it returns after some time. Yesterday I cleared the thumbnail cache and it worked then, but now it's still happening. It occurs randomly, but consistently when folders have many audio files.