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Right-click context menu and Nvidia Control Panel very slow to open since updating to 1903

Anonymous
2019-09-07T18:16:57+00:00

Right clicking on folders, text files, zip files, etc takes way longer than it should to bring up the context menu. Right clicking on the recycle bin or docx files for some reason are instant, as they should be. The Nvidia Control Panel takes several minutes to open after clicking it. It used to only take a few seconds.

All of this started happening after updating to 1903. I updated to 1903 a few months back originally, but decided to roll back to 1809 due to these same issues (rolling back immediately fixed the issues). I updated once again today so that I could play Gears 5 (which for some reason doesn't work on 1809), but the same issues persist.

I have tried the following solutions to no avail:

https://troubleshooter.xyz/wiki/fix-slow-right-click-context-menu-in-windows-10/ 

https://www.intowindows.com/fix-slow-desktop-right-click-in-windows-10/

Please help. I'd rather not have to roll back again.

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-09-09T12:41:11+00:00

    If you happen to have cumulative update KB4512941 installed, that might be the culprit.

    Press Windows key + R

    Type: appwiz.cpl

    Hit Enter

    Click View installed updates

    Select the recent update KB4512941

    Right click it then click uninstall.

    Restart into Normal mode then check if stability/functionality is restored. If it is, proceed with the next steps.

    The update will try to install again, so use the following to block it:

    Is there an option or work around to block updates or hardware drivers that might cause problems?

    Yes, Microsoft has released a KB update (KB3073930) that will let users block or hide Windows or driver updates.

    You can download it at the following link:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3073930

    After downloading, launch it, click Next, wait while it detects pending Windows Updates.

    Click the Hide Updates menu.

    Scroll through the list then select then select the update. Check the box next to the update then click Next to confirm changes.

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-09-09T12:36:24+00:00

    My video card is a Gigabyte AORUS 1080TI. I have a friend with the exact same card, also on the latest graphics drivers, and on the same version of windows who is not experiencing this issue. Which probably doesn't mean anything.

    I'll have a go at some older graphics drivers.

    Thanks for your continuted help :)

    Oh yeah, here's my bug report: https://aka.ms/AA60k7y

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-09-08T18:21:26+00:00

    What is the make and model of the video card installed? You might have to install an older version of the driver to see if it resolves the problem.

    I would also recommend you file a bug report; send me the short link so I can vote on it and bring it to the attention of the Windows engineers in my capacity as a Windows Insider MVP.

    Information in the above link is sourced from a trusted Microsoft MVP blog.

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  4. Anonymous
    2019-09-08T07:05:06+00:00

    Hi Andre! Thanks for responding.

    My computer is custom built. Here is an album with my system info + my motherboard: https://imgur.com/a/YRkVLK2

    While waiting for your response, I'll look for a way to update my BIOS / chipset drivers (I've never actually done it before).

    Cheers,

    Nat

    EDIT:

    Alright, updated my BIOS drivers to the latest. Didn't fix anything unfortunately.

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  5. Anonymous
    2019-09-07T21:09:29+00:00

    Hi Sketchy277

    My name is Andre Da Costa; an Independent Consultant, Windows Insider MVP and Windows & Devices for IT MVP. I'm here to help you with your problem.

    What is the exact make and model?

    Open Start, type: system information

    Hit Enter

    Click System summary

    Look in the right pane

    Copy the system sku info into reply here.

    See example: https://imgur.com/qzektpA

    If its custom built, what is the make and model of your motherboard?

    Its possible you might BIOS and chipset drivers.

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