[Solved] Explorer.exe not responding / running slow
I recently started having a problem opening files and programs on my pc. Startup has also gotten really slow and I don't understand what the problem is. Going into My Computer and just searching through some files takes 10x longer than normal, if not longer. Often it results in Explorer.exe not responding. Programs on the other hand take 2 minutes to open up when before it would take seconds.
If I start the computer in safe mode I do not have the problem. I assume since windows explorer runs properly in safe mode that the problem is being caused by something that loads in normal mode. How do I figure out what is causing the problem?
Here is what I have tried so far:
- I used Advanced System Care v5.1 Pro and did a deep scan.
- I have tried a virus scan with BitDefender.
- I have run registry mechanic on the system.
- I have disabled all third party startup items under msconfig
- I have run ShellExView and stopped all third party extensions
None seem to help.
Edit: - I have not restored to a time before the problem occurred because there were not restore points available before the problem occurred.
I recently started having a problem opening files and programs on my pc. Startup has also gotten really slow and I don't understand what the problem is. Going into My Computer and just searching through some files takes 10x longer than normal, if not longer. Often it results in Explorer.exe not responding. Programs on the other hand take 2 minutes to open up when before it would take seconds.
If I start the computer in safe mode I do not have the problem. I assume since windows explorer runs properly in safe mode that the problem is being caused by something that loads in normal mode. How do I figure out what is causing the problem?
Here is what I have tried so far:
- I used Advanced System Care v5.1 Pro and did a deep scan.
- I have tried a virus scan with BitDefender.
- I have run registry mechanic on the system.
- I have disabled all third party startup items under msconfig
- I have run ShellExView and stopped all third party extensions
None seem to help.
Edit: - I have not restored to a time before the problem occurred because there were not restore points available before the problem occurred.