Windows 11 Explorer is running extremely slowly.
Windows 11 Explorer is running extremely slowly.
Hi,
At the start of this year I reinstalled Windows 11(Home) completely. The operating system is installed on an SSD and file indexing is working.
For some issues, Windows Explorer becomes unresponsive—showing a looping circle in a folder and displaying "not responding" when clicked.
I can only access files using Explorer++. However, I can play videos smoothly with VLC without any delay.
Additionally, the Lively Wallpaper is running in the background. I tested running the PC without it and also tried disabling unnecessary services to confirm stability.
You can check the CrystalDiskMark results here: [link].
Let me know if you need more details.
Best regards,
Aurélien.
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Provide PSU information: make, model, wattage, age, and condition (original, used, refurbished, new).
List disk drives: make, model, capacity, and current usage percentage.
Utilize Task Manager and Resource Monitor to track performance metrics.
Run both applications sequentially, using only one at a time.
Launch the system as usual without starting Windows Explorer.
Interact with the tool interfaces, noting resource consumption areas and their impact.
Keep the tool windows open for observation.
Afterward, launch Windows Explorer to observe subsequent changes.
Adjust window placement carefully to avoid disrupting actual processes.
Consider using Process Explorer (Microsoft, free) as an alternative for deeper insight.
Monitor closely for signs such as Task Scheduler invoking other applications and resource allocation.
Focus on identifying the system activities behind repetitive loops or persistent behavior.