Windows Explorer Freeze Issue

First reported on r/techsupport on June 26, 2026.

Users may experience Windows Explorer freeze issues when transferring files to an external SSD. The issue is likely due to changes in the update that affect file transfer.

What it looks like

• Windows Explorer freezing during file transfer
• Windows Explorer crashing

How to fix it

1. Restart your computer.
2. Restart the external SSD.
3. Check the file transfer settings and ensure they are correct.
4. Update the Windows drivers to the latest version.
5. Try transferring files one by one to identify the issue.

Affected products

• Windows

Sources

• Transferring multiple files to external ssd freezes windows explorer — reddit:r/techsupport

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Search terms covered: Windows Explorer freeze, Windows Explorer crashing during file transfer