Opening file explorer takes forever

Discussion in 'Windows Virtual Machine' started by AlexanderR1, Mar 15, 2016.

  1. AlexanderR1

    AlexanderR1 Bit poster

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    Hello, starting about a week ago, any time I go to Start > File Explorer or I right click something to save as (for example a picture or something) it takes a very long time for the window to load with my folders and files. I was wondering if this was a common problem and how I could fix it.
     
  2. PaulChristopher@Parallels

    PaulChristopher@Parallels Product Expert Staff Member

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    Hello AlexanderR1, please start your Windows virtual machine and follow the step by step guide:
    1. Hold Win+r to open run
    2. Type msconfig and hit ok or enter
    3. Click Services
    4. Navigate to Windows search (you can sort the list in descending alphabetical order)
    5. Uncheck tickbox
    6. Click apply then ok
    7. Select to restart now
    Hope this works for you.
     

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