Solved Folder increasing explorer.exe cpu usage

RenatoP

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Hey guys,

I'm having a problem that when I open my Music Folder it makes my explorer.exe CPU usage go to 25% and only reseting my PC solves the problem. No other folder makes my PC behave like this.

The music folder is quite big... It has a lot of files and uses lot of space.

I tried to google the problem and found some tips to try solving this, but none helped me.

What I already did:

- Divided the music files into sub folders (Didn't help)
- Chkdsk to try finding an error (No errors found)

The music folder is inside a brand new HD - Seagate ST 1000 DM003 - 1TB

So I'm here trying to find some light to my problem :D
Anybody can help me?

Ps.: I've uploaded two screenshots, one is what happens when I open the music folder, it never ends the "refreshing".
 

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Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q8400 @ 2.66GHz
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ASUSTeK Computer INC. P5QPL-AM
Memory
4,00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460
Sound Card
(1) NVIDIA High Definition Audio (2) NVIDIA High Definitio
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AOC 511Vwb
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1920 x 1080 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) SAMSUNG HD250HJ ATA Device (2) ST1000DM003-9YN162 ATA Device
Good chance one of the files, music is badly formed when Explorer is attempting to read it for its various data or just so many...who knows.
 

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Do you have this connected in with your libraries?
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
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Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 @2.33GHz
Motherboard
foxconn g33m02
Memory
4GB DDR"
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NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GS
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HDD 1 = 150GB
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Good chance one of the files, music is badly formed when Explorer is attempting to read it for its various data or just so many...who knows.

Now that you've mentioned, I have one music file which I can't delete, and he is kinda new to the folder...
You know how I can force a deletion?

Do you have this connected in with your libraries?

Yes, I do.
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q8400 @ 2.66GHz
Motherboard
ASUSTeK Computer INC. P5QPL-AM
Memory
4,00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460
Sound Card
(1) NVIDIA High Definition Audio (2) NVIDIA High Definitio
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC 511Vwb
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) SAMSUNG HD250HJ ATA Device (2) ST1000DM003-9YN162 ATA Device
When you try delete it what is it saying?

When its connected to you Libraries it would use up a bit more also.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell / Lenovo g550
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 @2.33GHz
Motherboard
foxconn g33m02
Memory
4GB DDR"
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GS
Hard Drives
HDD 1 = 150GB
HDD 2 = 1.5TB
PSU
450W
Cooling
Stock fan
Internet Speed
12Mb
Antivirus
AVG Internet Security
I'll attach a screenshot....

This is what shows to me, and it doesn't change....

Translating: Preparing for recycling...
 

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My Computer My Computer

OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q8400 @ 2.66GHz
Motherboard
ASUSTeK Computer INC. P5QPL-AM
Memory
4,00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460
Sound Card
(1) NVIDIA High Definition Audio (2) NVIDIA High Definitio
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC 511Vwb
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) SAMSUNG HD250HJ ATA Device (2) ST1000DM003-9YN162 ATA Device

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell / Lenovo g550
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 @2.33GHz
Motherboard
foxconn g33m02
Memory
4GB DDR"
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GS
Hard Drives
HDD 1 = 150GB
HDD 2 = 1.5TB
PSU
450W
Cooling
Stock fan
Internet Speed
12Mb
Antivirus
AVG Internet Security
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My Computer My Computer

OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q8400 @ 2.66GHz
Motherboard
ASUSTeK Computer INC. P5QPL-AM
Memory
4,00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460
Sound Card
(1) NVIDIA High Definition Audio (2) NVIDIA High Definitio
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC 511Vwb
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) SAMSUNG HD250HJ ATA Device (2) ST1000DM003-9YN162 ATA Device
Okay, I did it!
Used an app of my smartphone to access my music folder and deleted the file...

Good lord.... Who'd have thought of that? hahah
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q8400 @ 2.66GHz
Motherboard
ASUSTeK Computer INC. P5QPL-AM
Memory
4,00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460
Sound Card
(1) NVIDIA High Definition Audio (2) NVIDIA High Definitio
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC 511Vwb
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) SAMSUNG HD250HJ ATA Device (2) ST1000DM003-9YN162 ATA Device
Good. Any change?
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell / Lenovo g550
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 @2.33GHz
Motherboard
foxconn g33m02
Memory
4GB DDR"
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GS
Hard Drives
HDD 1 = 150GB
HDD 2 = 1.5TB
PSU
450W
Cooling
Stock fan
Internet Speed
12Mb
Antivirus
AVG Internet Security
Yes... it solved my problem.. now explorer.exe is whit the normal CPU usage...

Thanks to you all
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q8400 @ 2.66GHz
Motherboard
ASUSTeK Computer INC. P5QPL-AM
Memory
4,00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460
Sound Card
(1) NVIDIA High Definition Audio (2) NVIDIA High Definitio
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC 511Vwb
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) SAMSUNG HD250HJ ATA Device (2) ST1000DM003-9YN162 ATA Device
No problem it was more of yourself that fixed it :)
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell / Lenovo g550
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 @2.33GHz
Motherboard
foxconn g33m02
Memory
4GB DDR"
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GS
Hard Drives
HDD 1 = 150GB
HDD 2 = 1.5TB
PSU
450W
Cooling
Stock fan
Internet Speed
12Mb
Antivirus
AVG Internet Security
hahah.. yeah.. but just the reminder of logicearth and your attention was helpful enough!
ty guys.. see you later
 

My Computer My Computer

OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q8400 @ 2.66GHz
Motherboard
ASUSTeK Computer INC. P5QPL-AM
Memory
4,00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460
Sound Card
(1) NVIDIA High Definition Audio (2) NVIDIA High Definitio
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC 511Vwb
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) SAMSUNG HD250HJ ATA Device (2) ST1000DM003-9YN162 ATA Device
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