How To Fix Downloads Folder Not Responding on Windows 11/10 [2023]

Are you having trouble accessing your Downloads folder on Windows 11/10? Is it not responding or taking forever to load? Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this video, we'll show you how to fix the Downloads folder not responding issue on Windows 11/10.
First, we'll walk you through some basic troubleshooting steps, such as checking for updates and running a virus scan. If that doesn't work, we'll show you how to reset the Downloads folder to its default settings. And if all else fails, we'll guide you through the process of creating a new Downloads folder.
By the end of this video, you'll have a fully functional Downloads folder that responds quickly and efficiently. So, if you're ready to fix the Downloads folder not responding issue on Windows 11/10, let's get started!
Commands: DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
sfc /scannow

[@noONEknowsME766]

idk what happened to my pc,everything in my taskbar works except the folders,anyone plz help

[@minialvi2580]

Really appreciate your efforts❤️

[@EasyTechGeek]

My pleasure 😊❣️

[@alemaske4298]

It worked thank you so much. I really appreciate it.

[@EasyTechGeek]

Glad it helped ❣️😊

[@Aiden_mysteryYT]

Anyone know what to do if it still doesn’t work?

[@junerabin]

It worked!!! Woohoooo! Thank you so much!

[@EasyTechGeek]

Great to hear! ❣️😊

[@georgec2470]

it stopped scanning at the 62.3 % how come?

[@EasyTechGeek]

Do it again after Restart

[@fionntanmacb]

thank you, that worked for me :-)

[@EasyTechGeek]

That's Amazing ❣️😊

[@elasarapujeeshita1732]

Downloads still not responding

[@pasangdsherpa1773]

Its works thankyou buddy

[@EasyTechGeek]

Great Buddy Cheers! ❣️😊

[@satisflying182]

didnt work for me can someone help?

[@tamziduddin121]

Really excellent

[@EasyTechGeek]

Thank you! Cheers! ❣️😊

[@emergeghost]

I can open every other folder except downloads still

[@helenpalatulan8312]

it works!! thanks a lot!!!

[@EasyTechGeek]

Great To Hear ❣️😊

[@ddas5253]

dosent work

[@brockb4452]

this does not work eventhough it said that corrupted files were found and they were restored successfully

[@EasyTechGeek]

Install all the latest Updates

[@leorickmission9833]

Still the same issue.. my download folder still not responding when you open it.

[@jayguadalupe695]

tried this already still no responsed in my Download Folder

[@yuri2010aqua]

It hang up at 63%

[@hennieeksteen-ro9mh]

Thanks

[@EasyTechGeek]

You're Most Welcome ❣️😊

[@flyintycoon8786]

i put in the first command and it gets stuck at 62,3% while scanning

[@satisflying182]

just wait for a bit longer, same happend to me

[@aghahassan3037]

@@satisflying182 did it fix your problem ?

[@georgec2470]

me too @@satisflying182

[@KingGemini23]

Not working

[@user-dj1zv2cs1t]

Didn't work for me

[@arunastudiovenu]

Problem Not Solved..

[@LilGuiGuiUniverse]

Didnt work sadly

[@SandyStha-so3od]

Nahh, man it didn't work for me

[@EasyTechGeek]

Firstly check space in your drive and free up some space if full and also Try Repairing Windows Search cmd then run as admin and execute the following 3 commands one by one- DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth Restart. Once Done Trying Running System File Checker SFC Scan sfc /scannow Restart. Windows Updates- Install all the latest Updates and then Restart the PC.

[@MrPerry9516]

Good information. It didn't work for me.

[@EasyTechGeek]

Try Repairing Windows Search cmd then run as admin and execute the following 3 commands one by one- DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth Restart. Once Done Trying Running System File Checker SFC Scan sfc /scannow Restart. Windows Updates- Install all the latest Updates and then Restart the PC.

[@melvinboro4619]

3 minutes wasted