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copy operation
About this tag
Discussions tagged with copy operation on WindowsForum.com focus on troubleshooting issues that arise when copying files in Windows Explorer. A common problem is Windows Explorer crashing or freezing when users right-click a file to copy it from one location to another. These crashes often produce error reports with details like faulting module names and exception codes, which can help diagnose underlying causes such as corrupted system files, shell extensions, or driver conflicts. The tag covers user-reported incidents and seeks solutions for stable file copying in Windows environments.
You’re not imagining it: File Explorer really does pause on “Calculating…” before it copies, and that pause is a deliberate design choice — not a frozen PC. The Explorer copy dialog performs a metadata-first pass (enumeration) so Windows can present a single, manageable progress experience and...
sometimes when i right click a file to copy it from one location to the next, windows explorer will just crash. I have no idea why or what is causing it. if anyone can help it would be great!
here is the report...
Description
Faulting Application Path: C:\Windows\explorer.exe
Problem...