{"id":16759,"date":"2023-08-02T17:30:58","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T17:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=16759"},"modified":"2025-10-17T14:48:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T14:48:05","slug":"fix-file-explorer-search-not-working-win10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-file-explorer-search-not-working-win10\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows File Explorer Not Responding? Try These Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>File Explorer helps you to locate and manage files and folders on your Windows PC. It offers a user-friendly, straightforward interface. But sometimes, the file explorer may not function properly.<\/p>\n<p>For example, there can be a problem if your desktop icons freeze, the taskbar vanishes randomly, or the Windows File Explorer not responding.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re experiencing the File Explorer not responding \u00a0issue in Windows 10 and 11, follow the solutions discussed in this guide.\u00a0 Let\u2019s begin.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is File Explorer?<\/h2>\n<p>Windows comes with a built-in file management program called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/how-to\/find-things-faster-how-to-search-in-windows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">File Explorer<\/a>, also known as Windows Search Explorer.<\/p>\n<p>hanks to its graphical user interface, you can easily access and manage <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-partition-a-hard-drive\/\">hard drives<\/a>, folders, and files. File Explorer is also responsible for displaying many user interface elements on the screen, such as the taskbar and desktop.<\/p>\n<p>However, you can run into the File Explorer not opening issue.\u00a0 In the following sections, we&#8217;ll discuss practical ways to resolve the File Explorer not working. But before that, let&#8217;s find out why File Explorer keeps not responding .<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-fix-file-explorer-lag-in-windows-11\/\">How to Fix File Explorer Lag in Windows 11<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Causes of File Explorer Not Responding on Windows 10\/11<\/h2>\n<p>Here are some of the reasons why File Explorer may not work on your PC:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Large Files or Folders<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>File Explorer may take longer to load and become unresponsive if your computer contains many large files or folders.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc Also read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-find-and-remove-duplicate-files-in-windows\/\">How to Find and Remove Duplicate Files in Windows 10\/11<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Outdated or Corrupted Drivers<\/strong>Corrupt or outdated drivers can also cause File Explorer to become unresponsive because they interfere with hardware and software communication.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-update-drivers\/\">[EASY GUIDE] How to Update Device Drivers on a Windows 10 PC?<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Faulty Hard Drive<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Due to file corruption and disrupting the system&#8217;s routine functions, a defective hard disk might cause File Explorer to become unresponsive. A faulty hard drive can cause File Explorer search not working issue . It can corrupt files and disrupt your computer&#8217;s normal operations.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc Also read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/hard-drive-diagnostics\/\">How to Run Hard Drive Diagnostics on Windows PC?<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Malware and Viruses<\/strong>Malware and viruses can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/auslogics-boostspeed-13-get-your-pc-in-shape\/\">slow down your computer<\/a>, damage crucial data, and result in File Explorer problems.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-remove-virus-and-other-malware-from-windows\/\">How to Remove Virus and Other Malware from Windows<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Conflict with Third-Party Apps<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>File Explorer may become unresponsive because of interference from some third-party software that you may have installed on your computer.<\/p>\n<h2>Solutions to Windows File Explorer Not Responding<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re facing a File Explorer not opening issue, go through the solutions below:<\/p>\n<h3>1. Use the Task Manager to Restart File Explorer<\/h3>\n<p>You can use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/405806\/windows-task-manager-the-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Windows Task Manager <\/a> to restart File Explorer if it freezes or is unresponsive. This helps you to end unresponsive processes, start new apps, and control system performance.\u00a0 The Task Manager is useful for resolving numerous computer issues, including<\/p>\n<p>Windows Explorer search not working. Follow the below steps to restart the File Explorer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type <code>Task Manager<\/code>\u00a0in the search bar and click on <em>Task Manager<\/em> to launch the program. Press <code>Ctrl + Shift + Esc<\/code>\u00a0to start <em>Task Manager<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Use-the-Task-Manager-to-Restart-File-Explorer_1.png\" alt=\"Use the Task Manager to Restart File Explorer\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">On the upper left corner of <em>Task Manager<\/em>, click <em>File<\/em> and select <em>Run new task.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/How-to-use-the-Task-Manager-to-Restart-File-Explorer-.png\" alt=\"How to use the Task Manager to Restart File Explorer\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Enter <code>explorer.exe<\/code> in the field box and press <code>Enter<\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/How-to-use-Task-Manager-to-Restart-File-Explorer-_1.png\" alt=\"How to use Task Manager to Restart File Explorer _1\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>When you press \u201c <em>OK<\/em>,\u201d the File Explorer should quickly launch. After, check to see if the File Explorer not responding in Windows 10 has been resolved.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shcode-askquestion\">\r\n\t<div class=\"shcode-askquestion__heading\">Need help with your PC?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"shcode-askquestion__text\">Try our <a href=\"https:\/\/qa.auslogics.com\/questions\/most_commented\" target=\"_blank\">Ask a Question<\/a> service &mdash; our experts will diagnose and resolve your PC issues completely free of charge.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>2. Use the Command Prompt to Fix Windows File Explorer Not Responding<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-command-prompt-28-most-useful-cmd-commands-with-examples\/\">Windows Command Prompt<\/a> is a command-line interface in Windows used to run various commands and carry out activities. Using CMD to restart File Explorer sometimes fixes issues with it not responding.<\/p>\n<p>If the File Explorer is unresponsive, the command prompt may help fix it. Follow the below steps to resolve the issue:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type <code>Command Prompt<\/code>\u00a0in the search bar and select <em>Command Prompt<\/em> to launch. To open the program, you can press <code>Windows key + R<\/code> and type <code>cmd<\/code>\u00a0in the field box.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Enter <code>taskkill \/f \/im explorer.exe<\/code> and press <code>Enter<\/code>. This will terminate the <em>File Explorer<\/em> process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Use-the-Command-Prompt-to-Fix-Windows-File-Explorer-Not-Responding-.png\" alt=\"Use the Command Prompt to Fix Windows File Explorer Not Responding\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Restart the <em>File Explorer<\/em> by typing <code>start explorer.exe<\/code> and pressing <code>Enter<\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/1.-Use-the-Command-Prompt-to-Fix-Windows-File-Explorer-Not-Responding_1.png\" alt=\"Use the Command Prompt to Fix Windows File Explorer Not Responding\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Check to see if the File Explorer not responding issue in Windows 11 has been resolved.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Run a System File Checker Scan<\/h3>\n<p>You can check for system file corruptions and repair any damaged files using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/system-file-checker-sfc-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">System File Checker<\/a> in Windows. Corrupted files on your computer may be the cause of your Windows 10 File Explorer isn\u2019t responding.\u00a0 Here\u2019s how to run the System File Checker scan:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type <code>Command Prompt<\/code>\u00a0in the search bar.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Right-click on the program and select <em>Run as Administrator<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Run-a-System-File-Checker-Scan-.png\" alt=\"Right-click on the program and select <em>Run as Administrator<\/em>\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type <code>sfc \/scannow<\/code> and press <code>Enter<\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Type-sfc-scannow-and-press-Enter22.png\" alt=\"Type \u201csfc :scannow\u201d and press \u201cEnter\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Restart your computer after the scan to see if the problem has been resolved.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Use a Batch File to Restart the Explorer.exe<\/h3>\n<p>If the File Explorer keeps not responding, you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techtarget.com\/searchwindowsserver\/definition\/batch-file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">the batch file <\/a>and launch it with administrative permissions to end and restart the File Explorer. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Right-click on a space on your <em>Desktop<\/em>. Then, click on <em>New<\/em>, then <em>Text document.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Use-a-Batch-File-to-Restart-the-Explorer.exe-.png\" alt=\"Use a Batch File to Restart the Explorer.exe\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Name the file <code>Restart Explorer<\/code>\u00a0and use the <em>Notepad<\/em> application to open the file.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Paste the below information into the document:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">taskkill \/f \/IM explorer.exe\r\n\r\nstart explorer.exe\r\n\r\nExit<\/pre>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Use-a-Batch-File-to-Restart-the-Explorer.exe_1.png\" alt=\"Use a Batch File to Restart the Explorer.exe\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on <em>File<\/em>\u00a0then <em>Save as.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Use-a-Batch-File-to-Restart-the-Explorer.exe_2.png\" alt=\"Click on <em>File<\/em> then <em>Save as<\/em>\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">In the <em>Save as<\/em> section, select <em>All Files<\/em> as the file type. Then, rename the file document as <code>Restart Explorer.bat<\/code> and click <em>Save<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Use-a-Batch-File-to-Restart-the-Explorer.exe_3.png\" alt=\"In the <em>Save as<\/em> section, select <em>All Files<\/em> as the file type \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Right-click the <em>Restart Explorer.bat<\/em> file on the <em>Desktop<\/em> and select <em>Run as administrator.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Run-Explorer.bat-file-as-administrator.png\" alt=\"Right-click the <em>Restart Explorer.bat<\/em> file on the <em>Desktop<\/em> and select <em>Run as administrator<\/em>\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Check if the <em>Windows Explorer<\/em> search not working has been resolved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5. Repair Thumbnails<\/h3>\n<p>File Explorer displays <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/encyclopedia\/term\/thumbnail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">thumbnail <\/a>previews of files, making it easier to recognize or get a sense of the contents instantly. However, if there are damaged thumbnails or improperly formatted files, File Explorer could become unresponsive.\u00a0 You can try either clearing the thumbnail cache or turning off thumbnails to resolve this problem. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <code>Windows + R<\/code>\u00a0to open the <em>Run box<\/em> and enter <code>cleanmgr<\/code>\u00a0into the field box.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Run-cleanmgr-command.png\" alt=\"Run the cleanmgr command\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Check the thumbnails box and click <em>OK<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Windows-10-Disk-Cleanup.png\" alt=\"Check the thumbnails box and click <em>OK<\/em>\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>This step will delete unnecessary cache in the thumbnails. If it doesn\u2019t work, use the steps below to disable thumbnails:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Press <code>Windows + R<\/code> and enter <code>systempropertiesadvanced<\/code>\u00a0into the field box.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <em>Settings<\/em>\u00a0under the performance section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/systempropertiesadvanced-command-on-Windows-10.png\" alt=\"Click <em>Settings<\/em> under the performance section \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If the <em>Show thumbnails instead of icons<\/em> is checked, uncheck it, click <em>Apply<\/em>, and <em>OK<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Show-thumbnails-instead-of-icons.png\" alt=\"If the <em>Show thumbnails instead of icons<\/em> is checked, uncheck it, click <em>Apply<\/em>, and <em>OK<\/em>\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc\u00a0 Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/restore-missing-thumbnails-in-windows-10\/\">Thumbnails Not Showing in Windows 10? Check These Fixes<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>6. Clear File Explorer History<\/h3>\n<p>Most Windows users with File Explorer not responding issues have tried this method, which worked for them. So if non of the solutions explained has not worked so far, try clearing your File Explorer history.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type <code>Control Panel<\/code>\u00a0in the search box and click to launch the program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Clear-File-Explorer-History-on-Windows-10.png\" alt=\"Clear File Explorer History on Windows 10\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Search for <em>File Explorer Options<\/em>\u00a0and click on it.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <em>Clear<\/em> and <em>OK<\/em>\u00a0to clear <em>File Explorer<\/em> history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Clear-File-Explorer-History_1.png\" alt=\"Clear File Explorer History\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/open-control-panel-windows-10\/\">Windows 10 Control Panel: Where to Find It<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>7. Change Display Settings<\/h3>\n<p>Display settings don&#8217;t seem connected to problems with File Explorer not responding in Windows 10. However, it can significantly affect how quickly your computer performs if it is not set to the proper size for text, programs, or other items.<\/p>\n<p>Usually, using unsupported screens and text sizes could cause File Explorer to crash. You can restore the default sizes for text, apps, and other items if you have changed them to unsuitable ones. Follow the steps below to fix it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type <code>Settings<\/code>\u00a0into the search bar or right-click on the <em>Windows Start<\/em> and choose <em>Settings<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">When the program starts, select <em>System<\/em>. If you can\u2019t find it, type <code>System<\/code>\u00a0in the search field and click on it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Change-Display-Settings-.png\" alt=\"Change Display Settings\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Change the text size to 100% or reset the <em>Recommended point<\/em> on the <em>Display<\/em>\u00a0panel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Change-Display-Settings-on-Windows-.png\" alt=\"Change the text size to 100% or reset the <em>Recommended point<\/em> on the <em>Display<\/em> panel \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Check to see if the File Explorer search not working issue has been resolved.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc Also read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/what-if-windows-10-display-is-too-big-for-a-monitor\/\">What if Windows 10 display is too big for a monitor?<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>8. Create a New User Account<\/h3>\n<p>The File Explorer not responding in Windows 11 issue has been resolved by creating a new user account for some users.<\/p>\n<p>If your computer only has one user account, you can create a second one by following <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/manage-user-accounts-in-windows-104dc19f-6430-4b49-6a2b-e4dbd1dcdf32\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Microsoft&#8217;s instructions<\/a>. Then, see if File Explorer functions properly.<\/p>\n<p>If you use the new account, the recently used files under Quick Access will be deleted. If this process resolves the problem, you can transfer all your data from the old account to the new one.<\/p>\n<p>The only disadvantage is that you might have to reinstall some programs with your new account. If this method is too complete or frustrating, you can try other solutions discussed on this page.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_native top\" data-cta-type=\"native\" data-cta-position=\"bottom\">\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__top\">PRO TIP<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_native\">If you\u2019re experiencing performance issues like File Explorer not responding,  <a href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/after-download\/\">Auslogics BoostSpeed<\/a> can help! BoostSpeed optimizes your system, cleans up junk files, repairs registry errors, and ensures your drivers are up to date, all of which can contribute to smoother file management. Try Auslogics BoostSpeed now to keep your PC running efficiently!<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group top\">\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__download-btn\" href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/after-download\/\">Download for Free<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__learn-more\" href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h3>9. Check for the Latest Windows Updates<\/h3>\n<p>The File Explorer not responding may be a Windows issue. So updating your PC to the current version may fix the problem. Here\u2019s how to update your Windows to the latest version:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type <code>Settings<\/code> in the search bar and click to open.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <em>Windows Update<\/em>\u00a0at the <em>Windows setting<\/em> interface.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Check-for-the-Latest-Windows-Updates-.png\" alt=\"Click <em>Windows Update<\/em> at the <em>Windows setting<\/em> interface \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <em>Check for updates<\/em> to install the latest updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-update-cleanup-a-comprehensive-guide-to-free-up-disk-space\/\">Windows Update Cleanup: How to Free Up Disk Space<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>10. Restore Your Windows to an Earlier Date<\/h3>\n<p>Another way to fix the File Explorer search not working is to restore your Windows to an earlier date when it was working properly. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type <code>Create a system restore point<\/code>\u00a0into the search box and click to open.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/create-a-system-restore-point-Windows-10.png\" alt=\"Type create a system restore point \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <em>System Restore<\/em>\u00a0under the same name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/System-Restore-on-Windows-10.png\" alt=\"System Restore on Windows 10\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Follow the instructions on the screen and select a restore point to restore your computer to an earlier date when the File Explorer was functioning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc Also read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fixing-restore-point-not-working-in-windows-10\/\">Fixing Restore Point not working in Windows 10<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>File Explorer offers a user-friendly graphical interface for browsing and managing files, folders, and hard drives. However, there are several reasons why you can face the File Explorer not responding issue.<\/p>\n<p>Some issues include massive files or folders, outdated or faulty drivers, a bad hard drive, malware or viruses, etc. You can use the solutions discussed in this guide to solve the problem, such as restarting File Explorer using the Task Manager, running a System File Checker scan, etc.<\/p>\n<p>You can troubleshoot and resolve File Explorer not responding issues by using the processes listed above. This ensures a more effective and seamless file management process on your Windows PC.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Why is File Explorer Not Responding?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tThere are various reasons why File Explorer can stop functioning. Having a lot of files or folders on your system is one common reason for delayed loading and unresponsiveness. Another reason could be outdated or faulty drivers. Additionally, problems with installed software programs could make File Explorer malfunction.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">How to Fix File Explorer Not Responding?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tThere are several fixes you can attempt if File Explorer suddenly stops working. First, try restarting your computer to see if it fixes the problem. The current version of Windows can improve system performance and solve current issues. Also, ensure your system drive has enough free space because an entire drive can prevent File Explorer from operating as it should.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">What to Do If I Can\u2019t Search in File Explorer?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tYou can take action to solve the issue if the File Explorer isn\u2019t working. Check the File Explorer options to see if the search feature is activated first. Any temporary problems could be fixed by restarting File Explorer or your computer. If there are issues with indexing files for search, rebuild the index. Ensure the folders or files you are looking for are not blocked from indexing by search engines.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">How to Search File Explorer by File Type?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tNavigate to the folder where you want to search by opening File Explorer. Enter <code>kind:<\/code> and the file type you\u2019re looking for (such as <code>kind:documents<\/code> or <code>kind:pictures<\/code>) in the search field.<\/p>\n<p>To start the search, press <code>Enter<\/code> or click the search symbol. 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