Windows 10 Very slow file explorer

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My laptop's (Lenovo IdeaPad 3) file explorer is very slow and it is not the fault of the drive because other program's custom file explorers are fine.

 

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If the built-in File Explorer in Windows is slow on your Lenovo IdeaPad 3 but custom file explorers work fine, there could be various reasons causing this issue. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try to address the slow performance of File Explorer: 1. Update Windows and Drivers: - Ensure that your Windows operating system is up to date with the latest updates from Microsoft. Also, update your device drivers, especially the graphics driver, as outdated drivers can sometimes affect File Explorer performance. 2. Check for Disk Errors: - Use the built-in Windows Disk Check utility to scan for and fix any disk errors. - Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the command: chkdsk /f. 3. Reset Folders View Settings: - In File Explorer, go to the "View" tab and click on "Options" on the far right. - In the "View" tab of the Folder Options window, click on "Reset Folders." 4. Disable Quick Access: - In File Explorer, go to the "View" tab, and click on "Options." In the Folder Options window, set "Open File Explorer to" to "This PC" instead of "Quick Access." 5. Clear File Explorer History: - Go to File Explorer Options > General tab and click on "Clear" under the Privacy section to clear the File Explorer history. 6. Disable Unnecessary File Explorer Extensions: - Disable any third-party extensions in File Explorer that might be causing conflicts or slowness. 7. Check for Malware: - Run a full system scan using Windows Defender or a third-party antivirus software to check for malware that might be affecting File Explorer. 8. Optimize Folder Options: - Adjust folder options in File Explorer settings to optimize performance: - Go to View > Options > Change folder and search options. - In the Folder Options dialog, adjust settings under the General, View, and Search tabs. 9. Perform a Clean Boot: - Perform a clean boot to start Windows with a minimal set of drivers and startup programs, which can help diagnose software conflicts that may impact File Explorer. By following these steps, you may be able to troubleshoot and improve the performance of File Explorer on your Lenovo IdeaPad 3.