There’s a simple reason why File Explorer takes forever to start copying

Feb 8, 2026 - 13:30
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There’s a simple reason why File Explorer takes forever to start copying

You drag a folder from one spot to another, expecting an instant handoff. Instead, File Explorer stalls on "Calculating…", the progress bar nowhere in sight, leaving you to wonder whether the system has locked up. It's a familiar irritation — and one that can surface even when you're moving a modest amount of data.

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