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But what causes a slow Windows Explorer? An application server or domain controller was probably moved out of the network or there are settings on your file server that was moved to a new IP address. It also depends on different things like virus or spyware. It is possible that your Windows have errors or you installed new programs that causes it to be slow. You can know the real problem with your CPU by using the task Manager. Then run an anti-spy tool. If it is not necessary, do not reformat or it will just make your problem worse.
You will realize that you are having a slow Windows Explorer if there is a gap of about ten to fifteen seconds before a file opens. There is a similar pause of about ten to fifteen seconds before the context menu appears when you right-click on files in the local system. If the computer is disconnected from the network, all delays disappear.
There is a program called 'unlocker', which cracks the lockout on files so it is possible to be moved again. But 'unlocker has an inconvenience. If you use it to more than two files in each boot, you will soon find your explorer begins to collapse and this will start to make your Windows Explorer slow. Because of this, opening just one folder will take you for about five minutes. Well, you can actually repair this problem by quitting explorer and opening it again with the Task Manager. But you do not want to do that ten or fifteen times a day, do you?
A different way to fix a slow Windows explorer is by right clicking on the start menu and then opening maybe five to ten 'explore all users'. You must do it rapidly, one after the other. This method will secure the problem for about five minutes. But then, it will begin the problem again.
Another good idea is to disconnect from the network. If your taskbar has a shortcut to a network item, delete the taskbar shortcut. It will fix the problem.
If these methods do not fix your slow Windows Explorer, you can try these:
*Open a command prompt then use the netstat -an command. You will see the list of machines you have connections to.
*Then go to Explorer and open a file.
*Run netstat -an again while waiting for the file to open and look for new entries.
*The IP address that is on the left is the local machine's address while the IP address on the right is the machine, which it is trying to connect to. You must copy this IP address without the port number and then search for it with regedit.
One of the most irritating things that can happen to you while you're trying to rush a project for school or work is your PC Freezing or crashing. PC Freezing can be caused by a confluence of related or unrelated software and hardware glitches in your system. Spotting the main problem takes a lot of patience, clear thinking, and of course, basic PC knowledge. The steps below will serve as a guideline to ease you into the task of trying to spot your PC Freezing villain.
Check for newly installed hardware
If the PC Freezing occurred right after you've installed a new printer or scanner, then the problem would most likely be a hardware utility's incompatibility with your system. Uninstall the drivers of the hardware from your PC first, and unplug all necessary connections from the ports. If you're PC resumes to its usual speed, then it's probably best to return the hardware to the store, or ask the computer shop to provide you with a more compatible hardware driver. Also examine your hardware manual because it's also possible that you've missed out on a vital step in the installation, or you've installed the wrong drivers for your operating system.
Check for newly installed programs
Sometimes, newly installed softwares and programs could be the culprit behind PC Freezing. If the problem occurred shortly after a new program has been installed, then there's a great possibility that this new program is the one slowing your system down. Simply try uninstalling the program and rebooting your OS, and then observe the running speed of your PC without the program. The PC Freezing in this case may be caused by the program's incompatibility with your OS, or a significantly low hard disk space.
Run your antivirus, malware and spyware systems
Some computers crash because of PC virus from the Internet. Before going online, you should make sure that your OS is protected with the latest version of your anti-virus software. Some pages on the internet may also be spyware and malware nests. Just to make sure that your PC is protected from these irritating bugs as well, make sure you install competent spyware and malware programs. Most of them may be downloaded online for free, so there's no reason for you not to protect your PC.
Once these programs have been run, check to see if there is any virus, malware or spyware found. Quarantine or delete these irritating bugs and reboot your computer. If these are the causes of your PC slowing down, then it should run normally after a quick reboot.
Check your registry
Free OS registry repair softwares are available for download online. The registry is the bloodstream of your OS and you should always make sure that it's clean all the time. Never attempt to tweak with your OS registry manually because the slightest mishandling could destroy your entire system. Use registry repair systems to check if everything in your registry is all right.
Check on your PC memories
There are basically two types of PC memory, one of them to run the operations, and the other which is allotted for date storage. Make sure that your RAM has at least 20% free space to enable smooth operations with all of your programs. Saving RAM space may also mean not letting more than two or three programs to run at the same time. Your hard disk should also be frequently defragmented to make sure that it's working properly.