Download folder isn't responding

Anonymous
2019-07-03T07:25:28+00:00

Hi, whenever I open download folder and select any file, the file explorer hangs and says (not responding).

What should I do?

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-07-04T04:55:10+00:00

    Hi, whenever I open download folder and select any file, the file explorer hangs and says (not responding).

    What should I do?

    To fix this, we need to change the folder type to “General items”, so that Windows does not consider it a pictures folder  and opens up quickly. This is changed in the Downloads folder properties.

    • Right click on the Downloads folder and select Properties.
    • Go to Customize
    • In the Optimize this folder settings, set it to General items.
    • Also check the settings “Also apply this template to all subfolders”and click apply and then OK

    Thank You,

    Sanghati

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-07-03T08:15:05+00:00

    Do you have a lot of files in your downloads folder? If you do, try deleting some that you don't need. If you can't delete the files, try using another program that has a built-in file explorer like WinRAR or 7-Zip. The example below is using 7-Zip. Please keep us updated on the situation.

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-07-03T07:32:51+00:00

    Hi rahulmahey

    Greetings! I am Vijay, an Independent Advisor. I am here to work with you on this problem.

    To start with, please execute following steps and let me know (You might need to do last point)

    1. CTRL+SHIFT+ESC to start Task Manager

    Locate Windows Explorer in Processes tab > Right Click > End Task

    Now at the top File > Run new task > Put explorer.exe and Enter

    1. Run SFC Scan & DISM

    How to - https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

    1. Run Built-in & Guided Walk through Windows Update troubleshooter

    Built-in : Windows Key+X > Click Settings > Click Update & security > Click Troubleshoot > Click Windows Update > Click Run the Troubleshooter

    Guided Walk though - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10164/...

    1. Review below Microsoft help

    Fix File Explorer if it won't open or start - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/408737...

    Do let me know if you require any further help on this. Will be glad to help you.

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  4. Anonymous
    2019-07-03T12:08:31+00:00

    not useful, the problem remains the same

    I tried all of these

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  5. Anonymous
    2019-07-03T12:04:32+00:00

    no, I don't have a lot of files in the download folder. 

    I copied download folder , but this folder also behaves same

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