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Safan
Copper Contributor
Feb 12, 2021
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File Explorer freezing and Desktop freezing.

Hello, I'm having this problem on my computer with File Explorer and the Desktop in general. The problem is that whenever I right click on File Explorer or open an application, it just freezes. The p...
  • KapilArya's avatar
    KapilArya
    Apr 02, 2021
    Hello,

    Suggest you to run System File Checker scan:

    1. Search for 'command prompt' using Cortana or Windows Search.

    2. From results, right click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.

    3. Type sfc /scannow command and press Enter key.

    4. Let the command complete and then reboot the machine.

    If issue still persists, perform clean boot:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/929135/how-to-perform-a-clean-boot-in-windows

    Let us know if this helps!
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HotCakeX
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Mar 09, 2021
Hi,
which Windows 10 build and version are you on?

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