Windows File Explorer is an essential part of the computing experience for millions of users worldwide, acting as the central hub for accessing files, documents, media, and all the key elements stored on PCs. Yet nothing disrupts workflow like a suddenly sluggish or unresponsive File Explorer...
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A couple of months ago I had an issue with Windows Explorer crashing when I tried to open the Videos folder. After much research and help from other forums it turned out to be a dodgy windows update, KB297519. Once this was manually removed I was able to access my videos folder again and the...
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