Windows 10 Moving files around into folders and right clicking files often makes my file system unresponsive

[editchfield]

Newer build with high end components.

Machine Specs:

- Windows 10
- Motherboard: x570 Taichi
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-Core Processor - 3.70 GHz
- RAM: 64.0 GB
- M.2 970 EVO 1TB (400GB used)
- Graphics Card: Ventus 3X 3080


Whenever I try to move files around on my computer, my file system goes unresponsive. Clicking around just a few files at once is all it takes for this to happen.

I often am rendering a video, then once it is completed, I want to move them into a new folder right after the render is completed. The file system immediately goes unresponsive until I decide to just restart my machine.

Even Just right clicking files sometimes right after restarting my computer makes my whole file system freeze.

I built it myself and I have no issues, besides this. It is EXTREMELY FRUSTATING and inhibits my ability to work at times.

 

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It looks like you are facing issues with the responsiveness of your file system on a high-end system with quality components. To address this problem, you can try the following solutions to improve the performance and stability of your file management:

1. Update Windows and Drivers​

• Make sure Windows and all your hardware drivers are up to date. Check for any pending updates and install them for improved compatibility and performance.

  2. Check Disk Health​

• Use built-in tools like Check Disk (chkdsk) in Command Prompt to scan and repair any potential disk errors that could be causing slowdowns.

  3. Optimize Power Settings​

• Adjust your power plan settings to ensure your system hardware is operating optimally. Set it to High Performance if it's not already.

  4. Disk Cleanup​

• Perform Disk Cleanup to remove unnecessary files and free up disk space. This can help in improving overall system performance.

  5. Defragment Disk​

• Defragment your hard drive, especially if you have a traditional HDD. For SSDs, use the TRIM command for optimization.

  6. Run System Maintenance​

• Use Windows' built-in Maintenance tasks to troubleshoot known issues and improve system performance.

  7. Check for Malware​

• Perform a full system scan using Windows Defender or a reputable antivirus program to ensure no malware is causing the slowdown.

  8. Check Hardware Health​

• Monitor system temperatures, ensure proper ventilation, and check for any signs of hardware failures that could lead to system slowdowns.

  9. Third-Party File Managers​

• Consider using alternative file managers like Total Commander or FreeCommander to see if they offer a smoother file management experience than the default Windows Explorer. By following these steps and optimizing your system, you should be able to resolve the issue of unresponsive file system management on your high-end PC.