Open/Save and other dialogues takes many seconds to open on otherwise responsive machine.

1. My computer is up to date (as stated above, build 22621.2070 which released just a few days ago) so that shouldn't be an issue.
2. I fully turn my PC off every day (holding shift when clicking "Shut down") because the boot time doesn't increase much and it prevents some common issues from appearing and then having to restart the PC while already using it.
3. The graphics driver is also up to date (version 536.67, released on the 18th this month).
4. Also as stated above, my current drive (which is the only drive connected to the PC) has more than a terabyte available, which is about half of the total storage.
5. As for viruses, I don't visit websites I don't know and am generally quite tech savvy, so I know what to do in most cases in order to prevent viruses from being installed on my PC. Regardless, I have Windows Defenders' Real-time protection, Cloud-delivered protection, Automatic sample submission, Tamper protection, Memory integrity and Kernel-mode Hardware-enforced Stack Protection enabled. Just for the sake of it, I just ran a full scan, nothing came up.
6. The issue persists regardless of having other programs open or not.
7. The step you described does not directly affect how my computer uses memory, in fact it just changes visual effects, making it easier to render. However, I will try this out as some animations could potentially cause those issues. I will update my response as soon as I have any further info on that.

As for asking someone I trust to help me with this issue - In my circle of friends I usually am the person that gets asked, but I've been stumped on this issue for a few weeks now. Computer repair shops are definitely out of the question.

Hey Tim

Thank you for your reply. Thank you for providing an update on those isolation steps.

Considering all the steps already preformed, testing in a different user account is another great tool to use. That will give us an idea if its an issue specific with your user profile.

we can also try starting in safe mode.

Has there been any new software installed or anything that may have changed around the time that this started?

How long has this been an issue?

Kind regards,

Shantal.

Hello Tim, thank you for your inquiry. My name is Shantal I'm an independent advisor, I am happy to help.

I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing delays when trying to save or open files on your computer. Let's try to fix this issue together with some simple steps:

1. **Check for Updates**: Make sure your computer has the latest updates. Go to "Settings" (the gear icon) in the bottom left corner of your screen, then click on "Windows Update," and finally, click "Check for updates." Install any updates that are available.
2. **Restart Your Computer**: Sometimes, a simple restart can fix minor issues. Turn off your computer completely and then turn it back on.
3. **Update Graphics Drivers**: The drivers for your graphics card may need updating. Don't worry; this is like updating software on your computer. Here's how: a. Press the Windows key on your keyboard and the letter "R" at the same time. A small window will appear. b. Type "devmgmt.msc" (without the quotes) and press Enter. This opens Device Manager. c. Look for "Display adapters," click on it to expand, and you'll see your graphics card listed. Right-click on it and choose "Update driver." d. Select "Search automatically for updated driver software" and let Windows find and install any updates.
4. **Free Up Space on Your Computer**: Make sure you have enough free space on your computer. Go to "Settings" > "System" > "Storage" and see if you can remove any unnecessary files to free up space.
5. **Check for Viruses**: Run a virus scan to make sure your computer is safe and doesn't have any harmful software. Use the antivirus program that came with your computer or install a free one.
6. **Close Unnecessary Programs**: Make sure you don't have too many programs open at once. Close any programs you're not using to free up resources.
7. **Adjust How Your Computer Uses Memory**: This is like adjusting how much space your computer uses for certain tasks. Here's how: a. Click on the Windows icon in the bottom left corner, then click on "Settings" (the gear icon). b. Click on "System," then "About," and finally, click on "Advanced system settings." c. In the new window, click on the "Settings" button under "Performance." d. Choose "Adjust for best performance," then click "Apply" and "OK."

If the problem persists after trying these steps, it's a good idea to ask someone you trust for help or take your computer to a computer repair shop. They can check for any other issues that may be causing the delays.

I hope this information is of use.

Kind regards,

Shantal.

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