Windows 10 Refresh Desktop and folders don't work.

Gua

Gua

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Hi, this is a problem that I was already dragging from windows 7,:banghead:

Basically a lot of times when creating, pasting moving an item from one folder to another the "file" won't appear until I hit F5, I tried all the processes I could find since it is a very common problem, however, none of them worked for me. I cannot locate the "DontRefresh" registry and when I tried to create the registry following some guide it didn't work.

The only thing that seemed to work was removing my Network which is not an option since a lot of files are shared via a small NAS at my house/office.

Please Help!
 
Hi Gua. :smile9:
Have you already tried to delete the IconCache.db?

The following code, run from an elevated command prompt, will kill explorer.exe, will delete IconCache.db and will restart the machine:
Code: 
taskkill /im explorer.exe /f
del /a "C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\IconCache.db"
shutdown /f /t 0 /r
Wait for an admin/moderator for confirmation, if you prefer.

:wave:
 
Hi xilolee, thanks for he help.

I have tried this before and now again and it doesn't work. I create a folder and that creates fine, change the name, no problem, open the folder and create a new one there and it does not show up until I hit F5

I must ad that this issue is not only with the desk but with the whole file and folder system.
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xilolee said:
Hi Gua. :smile9:
Have you already tried to delete the IconCache.db?

The following code, run from an elevated command prompt, will kill explorer.exe, will delete IconCache.db and will restart the machine:
Code: 
taskkill /im explorer.exe /f
del /a "C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\IconCache.db"
shutdown /f /t 0 /r
Wait for an admin/moderator for confirmation, if you prefer.

:wave:
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Control Panel\Appearance and Personalisation - File explorer options: have you clicked restore defaults in all the tabs?

Did you disable UAC? Or is it enabled?
What firewall are you using?
What antivirus are you using?
Have you tried the SFC tool? And what was its result?
 
Hi, I did the restore defaults, but no results,

Do you mean User Account control Settings from windows by UAC? This is set to "notify when Apps try to make changes"

Antivirus used is Avast Free
Windows Firewall running along with Ad-Aware
Runned SFC with Cmd Prompt Elevated: It says they found corrupt files but some of them where not fixed.
I have a WD Cloud NAS attached to the Network.
Here, you can find the log.

https://www.wetransfer.com/downloads/dafbee1fcf7a03c33e8f5979f668f5aa20151008123120/831bdd



xilolee said:
Control Panel\Appearance and Personalisation - File explorer options: have you clicked restore defaults in all the tabs?

Did you disable UAC? Or is it enabled?
What firewall are you using?
What antivirus are you using?
Have you tried the SFC tool? And what was its result?
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I suggest you to run from an elevated command prompt:
Code: 
dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
Then, re-try the SFC tool. If it should give the same result, I suggest you to create a new post on the windows update sub-forum and resolve that problem for first.
 
I don't think this is something that is broken that can be fixed. I think this is just the way it is - though there may be a bug tied to it that Microsoft is unable to fix, most likely because they are unable to duplicate on demand. In other words, this is common with many folders and that is why F5 still works to force a refresh.

I note this goes way back to at least XP days in 2003 and before.

I will note too in most cases, the files and folders do eventually appear - though it could take close to a minute or more, or a reboot.

There has been no consistent solution for this. Even formatting and reinstalling from scratch does not always work. I note some have disabled the Client for Microsoft Networks (not the network itself) and that helped leading the thought the system was looking for a non-existent networked server or drive.
 
I hope this is not the case, however, this problem appears even after formating and doing a clean install, that is why I think it is something to do with my network. I have a WD MyCloud connected to it, could this be creating some sort of problem?

How would I disable only Microsoft Networks?


Digerati said:
I don't think this is something that is broken that can be fixed. I think this is just the way it is - though there may be a bug tied to it that Microsoft is unable to fix, most likely because they are unable to duplicate on demand. In other words, this is common with many folders and that is why F5 still works to force a refresh.

I note this goes way back to at least XP days in 2003 and before.

I will note too in most cases, the files and folders do eventually appear - though it could take close to a minute or more, or a reboot.

There has been no consistent solution for this. Even formatting and reinstalling from scratch does not always work. I note some have disabled the Client for Microsoft Networks (not the network itself) and that helped leading the thought the system was looking for a non-existent networked server or drive.
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You need to go to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network Connections, then right click on your Ethernet Network and select Properties. From there you should see Client for Microsoft Networks where you can uncheck it to disable it, or uninstall it.

But I don't know if this will help - I am just reporting what did help for some.
 
Ehi Gua.
I see you have solved the other problem: well done, to you and to Aura!
It seems this problem is still present, instead.
Did you try the Digerati's advice?

What's exactly the Ad-aware program (and its version) that you are using?
 
Hi Xilolee,

Aura told me he will help me later with this, I did try Digerati's advice, but no luck.

Ad Aware is an Anti-Spyware, but it is not the problem, I had this problem way before I had this installed, I have the last Free version of the software. (11.8)

Cheers!



xilolee said:
Ehi Gua.
I see you have solved the other problem: well done, to you and to Aura!
It seems this problem is still present, instead.
Did you try the Digerati's advice?

What's exactly the Ad-aware program (and its version) that you are using?
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Given that you are using avast (free antivirus) and ad-aware (free antivirus+), my suggestion is to uninstall them completely.
Use Windows Defender instead, just the time to see if the problem solves itself (one day); I'd also disable the Fast Startup in Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Power Options - choose what the power buttons do (System Settings).
After that, you can re-install and re-enable them, if you prefer to, if they are not the culprits...
 
Hey xilolee, sorry for late response, had lots of work last days.

I tried that with no results.

I am pretty sure that it has to do with the Network, I think microsoft Network has a lot to do with it, however, when I disconnect it, I have problems with my NAS and general Network access.

xilolee said:
Given that you are using avast (free antivirus) and ad-aware (free antivirus+), my suggestion is to uninstall them completely.
Use Windows Defender instead, just the time to see if the problem solves itself (one day); I'd also disable the Fast Startup in Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Power Options - choose what the power buttons do (System Settings).
After that, you can re-install and re-enable them, if you prefer to, if they are not the culprits...
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Gua said:
I am pretty sure that it has to do with the Network, I think microsoft Network has a lot to do with it, however, when I disconnect it, I have problems with my NAS and general Network access.
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But does the problem disappear in that way?
From an elevated command prompt, launch:
Code: 
gpresult /z > "c:\users\%username%\desktop\gpresult.txt"
You should find a txt on your desktop: paste the result here.
You can also try, in the meanwhile you are awaiting for a reply, a clean boot (click)
 
Hi, it definetly happens much less when I take out the Network, but it still happen sometimes while before it was every time. Result for the gp is:

Microsoft (R) Windows (R) Operating System Group Policy Result tool v2.0
c 2015 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Created on 10/22/2015 at 9:57:47 AM



RSOP data for Freefall-PC\Freefall on FREEFALL-PC : Logging Mode
-----------------------------------------------------------------

OS Configuration: Standalone Workstation
OS Version: 10.0.10240
Site Name: N/A
Roaming Profile: N/A
Local Profile: C:\Users\Freefall
Connected over a slow link?: No


COMPUTER SETTINGS
------------------

Last time Group Policy was applied: 10/14/2015 at 10:44:53 PM
Group Policy was applied from: N/A
Group Policy slow link threshold: 500 kbps
Domain Name: FREEFALL-PC
Domain Type: <Local Computer>

Applied Group Policy Objects
-----------------------------
N/A

The following GPOs were not applied because they were filtered out
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Local Group Policy
Filtering: Not Applied (Empty)

The computer is a part of the following security groups
-------------------------------------------------------
BUILTIN\Administrators
Everyone
NT AUTHORITY\Authenticated Users
System Mandatory Level

Resultant Set Of Policies for Computer
---------------------------------------

Software Installations
----------------------
N/A

Startup Scripts
---------------
N/A

Shutdown Scripts
----------------
N/A

Account Policies
----------------
N/A

Audit Policy
------------
N/A

User Rights
-----------
N/A

Security Options
----------------
N/A

N/A

Event Log Settings
------------------
N/A

Restricted Groups
-----------------
N/A

System Services
---------------
N/A

Registry Settings
-----------------
N/A

File System Settings
--------------------
N/A

Public Key Policies
-------------------
N/A

Administrative Templates
------------------------
N/A


USER SETTINGS
--------------

Last time Group Policy was applied: 10/22/2015 at 9:28:34 AM
Group Policy was applied from: N/A
Group Policy slow link threshold: 500 kbps
Domain Name: Freefall-PC
Domain Type: <Local Computer>

Applied Group Policy Objects
-----------------------------
N/A

The following GPOs were not applied because they were filtered out
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Local Group Policy
Filtering: Not Applied (Empty)

The user is a part of the following security groups
---------------------------------------------------
None
Everyone
Local account and member of Administrators group
HomeUsers
Netmon Users
BUILTIN\Administrators
BUILTIN\Users
NT AUTHORITY\INTERACTIVE
CONSOLE LOGON
NT AUTHORITY\Authenticated Users
This Organization
Local account
LOCAL
NTLM Authentication
High Mandatory Level

The user has the following security privileges
----------------------------------------------

Bypass traverse checking
Manage auditing and security log
Back up files and directories
Restore files and directories
Change the system time
Shut down the system
Force shutdown from a remote system
Take ownership of files or other objects
Debug programs
Modify firmware environment values
Profile system performance
Profile single process
Increase scheduling priority
Load and unload device drivers
Create a pagefile
Adjust memory quotas for a process
Remove computer from docking station
Perform volume maintenance tasks
Impersonate a client after authentication
Create global objects
Change the time zone
Create symbolic links
Increase a process working set

Resultant Set Of Policies for User
-----------------------------------

Software Installations
----------------------
N/A

Logon Scripts
-------------
N/A

Logoff Scripts
--------------
N/A

Public Key Policies
-------------------
N/A

Administrative Templates
------------------------
N/A

Folder Redirection
------------------
N/A

Internet Explorer Browser User Interface
----------------------------------------
N/A

Internet Explorer Connection
----------------------------
N/A

Internet Explorer URLs
----------------------
N/A

Internet Explorer Security
--------------------------
N/A

Internet Explorer Programs
--------------------------
N/A

I will do the clean boot tonight when I am done with work.

Thanks!


xilolee said:
Gua said:
I am pretty sure that it has to do with the Network, I think microsoft Network has a lot to do with it, however, when I disconnect it, I have problems with my NAS and general Network access.
Click to expand...
But does the problem disappear in that way?
From an elevated command prompt, launch:
Code: 
gpresult /z > "c:\users\%username%\desktop\gpresult.txt"
You should find a txt on your desktop: paste the result here.
You can also try, in the meanwhile you are awaiting for a reply, a clean boot (click)
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Mine is a bit different, especially the first part, but I don't know why.
Also some strings are in Italian although I have installed the English language:
Read More:
You can see another instance, from a Beranim's post (another thread):
Read More:
Maybe someone of sysnative's staff will know it and jump in the thread...
Anyway, you didn't mention if you have tried to run a ScanDisk (aka chkdsk in command prompt), with either the fix or the recover argument.
You can also try the simple scan, without arguments (the scan is non-invasive, like a fix/recover could be); open a simple command prompt and launch:
Code: 
chkdsk c:
I think you could also use the "visual command" (i.e., the GUI), instead of the command line version: double-click the "This pc" icon on the desktop, right-click c:,click properties, click tools tab, click check button, click scan drive button.
 

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