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Windows 11 File Explorer freezes when renaming files
Hi, my file explorer lags (or freezes for few seconds) every time i rename files and happened in any folder or files in any drive. Specifically, it happens after i'm finished renaming a file or folde...
My issue is a little different, I suppose. While I am renaming a file, regardless of the extension type, file explorer will freeze and then close the rename box, reverting back to original file name. I haven't gotten to the point of tabbing to next file to rename yet. It ALWAYS takes 2-3 attempts to rename ONE file. By the way these files are local and not in the network file server, yet. I have spun up a Win 10 VM and the same files can be renamed without issue.
I have the same problem with Win 11. Explorer is extremely sluggish when renaming files or folders. Why?? I have the latest built, Windows 11 Insider Preview 10.0.22483.1011 (rs_prerelease). This has been going on for months. The same thing as with Office Apps, they are very sluggish at times.