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Files from hard drive do not open immediately?


If files cannot be opened immediately on a Windows 11, 10 or other operating system, various reasons may be responsible:

 

 
1. The files are on an external disk and this disk (hard drive) is in standby (ready) mode.

Enabling the hard drive may cause delays.

2. A slow virus scanner is installed that rescans every time before opening a file.

Even if the file is not on an external disk, various programs such as system optimization software, virus scanners, registry optimization tools and other tools active in the background can significantly slow down disk access.

Such programs are often unnecessary, especially starting with Windows 7 and 8, and their benefit is less than the harm caused.

►► The virus scanner never finds anything, do I even need something like that under Windows?


3. For systems with SSD hard drives, it is advisable to completely avoid such programs.


Info:

The free, system-specific MS Windows Defender together with the firewall and a current Internet Explorer, Chrome or Firefox are usually sufficient.
 
 
4. Files are damaged or corrupt, which may result in them not opening properly. This can be caused by incorrect downloads, transmission errors, or corruption during storage.

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5. Incompatible file formats can also cause files to not open properly. Some programs may not support certain file formats or may require additional plugins or converters to open them.

►►  File formats and file types, what are they?

6. There is a possibility that the program used to open the file is not installed properly or has been corrupted. In this case, reinstalling the program may be necessary.

7. User Account Control (UAC) restrictions or other security settings may block access to certain files or programs, thereby preventing the files from being opened.

►►  Deactivate or set Windows 10 / 11 UAC!

8. It could also be that the file is currently being used by another program or process, which may result in it being unable to be opened by another program until the first process completes or the file is released.

►►  Why unlock and delete Windows files?

These are some additional reasons why files may not open immediately.
 

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FAQ 16: Updated on: 27 April 2024 11:05 Windows
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How do I open an ISO file on a Windows (10, 8.1) computer?


You can unzip the ISO file on your computer with the usual compression archive program, they can also do this job without any problems. Content: 1.
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Data transfer too slow. W10 Defender activates itself again and again!


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Windows system file recovery program (example)!


The Windows system file checking and recovery program can be started at any time under Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 7 Server 2019/2016 First information: This

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Asked questions on this answer:
  1. What does it mean to unlock a file?
  2. What effect does a slow virus scanner have on opening files?
  3. Which processes can block access to a file?
  4. How do I check the installation of a program on Windows?
  5. How can I ensure that my files are protected from unauthorized access?
  6. Is it advisable to use system optimization software?
  7. What are the security risks of disabling UAC?
  8. Which file formats are compatible on Windows?
  9. Why aren't files opening immediately on my Windows 10 PC?
  10. What types of files can be opened by different operating systems?
  11. How do I detect damaged or corrupt files?
  12. What are the advantages of SSDs compared to traditional hard drives?
  13. What are the risks of system optimization software?
  14. What are the options to repair a corrupted program?
  15. What options do I have to protect my files and my overall operating system?
  16. Why should I avoid system optimization software if I have an SSD?
  17. How can I tell if my external disk is in standby mode?
  18. Are there tools to manage locked files on Windows?
  19. Is Windows Defender sufficient to protect my PC?
  20. How can I prevent files from being accidentally locked?
  21. How can I prevent files from being corrupted during transfer?
  22. How do I end processes that are blocking access to a file?
  23. Are there alternative virus scanners that use fewer resources?
  24. How do I disable User Account Control (UAC) on Windows 10?
  25. How can I speed up disk access under Windows?
  26. How can I detect corrupt driver software on Windows?
  27. Which plugins or converters are needed to open certain file formats?
  28. How do corrupt files affect my system?
  29. What are the effects of deleting locked files?
  30. How do I open files with incompatible formats?
  31. What measures can I take to repair corrupted files?
  32. How do I install missing plugins or converters?
  33. What steps are required to convert files between different operating systems?
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