Fixing a Slow Windows Explorer with ShellExView

If your Windows File Explorer is unusually slow when browsing folders or scrolling, but fast inside "Save As" dialogs, the cause may be third-party shell extensions.

The Problem

Many applications (for example, cloud storage or version control tools) add shell extensions to the right-click menu or folder icons. Some of these can make Explorer much slower.

The Fix

1. Download ShellExView by NirSoft
2. Run the tool and sort by the "Company" column
3. Disable all non-Microsoft extensions (you can turn them back on later)
4. Restart Windows Explorer via Task Manager

Result

Explorer should now be fast again. Re-enable extensions one at a time if needed to find the one causing the slowdown.

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