Downloads Folder Not Responding In Windows 11 FIX [Tutorial]

Downloads Folder Not Responding In Windows 11 FIX [Tutorial]
Commands Used:
sfc /scannow
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
The Downloads directory stores files that you download with browsers. However, an unresponsive Downloads folder can take ages to open. Some users have stated that they can’t open Downloads at all.
When that folder is not responding, File Explorer might then stop working and that can be extremely frustrating because you won’t be able to access your files.
The Downloads folder is where all downloaded files are stored by default. Some users have reported that, at times, it stops responding to the system. In case the Downloads folder of your Windows 11/10 computer isn’t responding, then please read through this tutorial for the resolutions.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
downloads folder not responding
downloads folder not responding windows 11
downloads folder not responding windows
open downloads folder not working
downloads folder not responding windows 10
download folder always not responding
why is my downloads not responding
Downloads folder not responding on Windows? Unable to access your files stored in the Downloads folder on Windows 11/10? Well, this usually signals a problem with the File Explorer. Although, don’t worry. By just following a few simple workarounds, you can easily resolve this issue and access the Downloads folder again on Windows.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.

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[@LandyVlad_Rides]

I did the first thing it found corrupted files and said it fixed them. 2nd thing went through no issues. Restarted - same problem with downloads still exists. It was working fine yesterday just not today. Help?

[@busterdowney6938]

This did fix my downloads folder not responding windows 11 issue. Thank you.

[@MandiHodgkins]

Thank you so much! I have tried so many things to fix this and I was on a time crunch. This finally solved the problem!

[@carlajanegladyspius7479]

My Savior! It really helped me fix my problem on my Download Folder. Thank you❤️

[@MDTechVideos]

Glad to help!

[@taiwanhyer]

I was able to do the first part and it said it found corrupted files. The second part never finished I left it forever and it was stuck.

[@Footballtingz106]

Whenever I do the sfc /scannow command it say Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation.

[@titu5417]

Delete the recent downloaded file if you able to access download folder from THIS PC > WINDOWS > USER it worked for me

[@elijahklein3336]

Did you run cmd as administrator?

[@ceylasoto-wade5574]

I restarted my laptop, but the problem is not fixed. I open Download and is saying: Working on it And nothing open.

[@bubnov]

thank you. it helped. did not even have to restart my pc.

[@MDTechVideos]

Glad it helped

[@jhamfr62]

this did Not fix my original download folder

[@Masked7771]

Yes. It did not fix my issue as well.

[@LandyVlad_Rides]

Did you find another fix?

[@LandyVlad_Rides]

Did you find another fix?

[@keneishalodge978]

Did you find a fix

[@titu5417]

I don't know about you guys but I was able access download folder from THIS PC > WINDOWS > USER Than I deleted the recent downloaded files and it's working now

[@rezuanachowdhury6073]

Thanks

[@MDTechVideos]

Glad to help.