How To Fix Slow Loading Download Folder in Windows
2How To Fix Slow Loading Download Folder in Windows
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If your Downloads folder is loading slowly in Windows, this tutorial will guide you through the steps to fix it. Learn how to improve the performance of your Downloads folder and speed up file access.
If your Downloads folder is slow to load, this tutorial is for you.
When navigating your hard drive in File Explorer (also known as Windows Explorer), most folders open quickly. However, the Downloads folder, a key location on your computer, may take 10 seconds or more to fully load. You might notice a status bar slowly filling up, even though you have a fast computer with an SSD, which can be frustrating.
The reason behind this slow loading is that, by default, Windows tries to generate thumbnails for images and videos in the folder, even if there are no pictures present. Luckily, you can fix this with a quick settings change, improving the speed at which the Downloads folder opens on Windows 7, 8, or 10. Here’s how to do it.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 11 & Windows 10 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba,Lenovo, and Samsung).
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