Windows Explorer Doesn't Refresh

Question

I was using my computer today and I suddenly started having WEDR (Windows Explorer Doesn't Refresh). I tried adding (as it wasn't there) dontrefresh to regedit and giving it a value of 0, but that didn't help. I also tried some other possible fixes I found from researching on the internet but nothing helped. Any suggestions to what I can do? This is highly annoying me as I have to hit F5 every time I do any file adding, renaming, or removing. Thanks!

Original Title: WEDR Issues

Answer 1

To troubleshoot most computer problems it helps to look at available clues in the System Information file and the Event Viewer logs. An experienced eye can pick out the needles in the haystack and see more clearly the precise nature of the problem or problems.

Please provide a copy of your System Information file. Type System Information in the Search Box above the start Button and press the ENTER key (alternative is Select Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, System Information). Select File, Export and give the file a name noting where it is located. Do not place the cursor within the body of the report before exporting the file. The system creates a new System Information file each time system information is accessed. You need to allow a minute or two for the file to be fully populated before exporting a copy. Please upload to your OneDrive (formerly Sky Drive), share with everyone and post a link here. Reports in normal mode preferred. Please say if the report has been obtained in safe mode.

Please upload and share with everyone copies of your System and Application logs from your Event Viewer to your OneDrive and post a link here.

To access the System log select Start, Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Event Viewer, from the list in the left side of the window expand Windows Logs and select System. Place the cursor on System, select Action from the Menu and Save All Events as (the default evtx file type) and give the file a name. Do the same for the Applications log. Do not provide filtered files. Do not clear logs whilst you have a continuing problem.

For help with OneDrive see paragraph 9.3:

http://www.gerryscomputertips.co.uk/MicrosoftCommunity1.htm

In Windows 7 use Ctrl+Shift+Esc rather than Ctrl+Alt+Del. It gets you to Task Manager quicker. Select Task Manager, the Performance tab, Resource Monitor, and Memory tab. What are the figures for Hardware Reserved, In Use, Modified, Standby and Free?

Answer 2

Hello Joy,

Welcome to Microsoft Community Forum.

1. What happens when you try to access Windows Explorer?
2. Do you receive any error message, is yes, what is the complete error message?
3. Do you remember making any changes in the computer prior to the issue?
4. What fixes did you try?

Try running the performance troubleshooter and check if the issue still persists.

Refer to the article: Open the Performance troubleshooter

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-au/windows7/open-the-performance-troubleshooter

Let us know the result along with answers to questions asked in order help you better.

Thank you