If you encounter issues where File Explorer does not respond (i.e. green bar while it attempts to load the contents of a folder),  please try the following:



OPTION 1

Check Quick Access for unresponsive entries \ bindings. Delete/repair dead entries and performance should behave normal.
Right-click on Quick Access, select Options and clear the File Explorer history.
If that doesn't work, run the attached .bat file to restart file explorer


OPTION 2


Are there any Windows updates pending?  Have you installed any new applications?

Can you open a Command Prompt and Run as Administrator:




At the prompt, type in sfc /scannow



Let this run and then reboot your computer when it has completed.