Windows 10 PC Freezes While Copying Files, What To Do?

Published 2020-12-30

Does your Windows 10 freeze suddenly or get stuck while copying files from a new hard drive or an external device? Well, for starters Stay Calm and read this entire guide to find reliable solutions to fix ‘Windows 10 Freezes’ while copying files without losing any data.

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If you are trying to resolve the ‘Windows 10 Stuck’ issue while copying files, keep reading to find the most effective solutions to fix the issue.

Windows 10 Problem: Computer Hangs & Freezes While Copying Files

It’s very annoying to deal with a computer that simply refuses to respond further. You can witness the ‘Windows 10 Freezing’ issue while copying data from drive D: to E: or maybe while transferring files from an external device to your PC. Whatever be the scenario, just follow the steps below to fix the issue without losing any data.

Step-By-Step Workarounds	How Do I Fix The Freezing Issue On Windows 10 While Copying Files?
METHOD 1- Stop The Copying Process	If your PC gets stuck right after you start the copying process, try canceling it once and retry the process.
METHOD 2- Stop The Running Programs & Services	Simply stop the programs and services that are unnecessary running in the background and taking high CPU or Disk usage.
METHOD 3- Check Bad Sectors On Hard Drive	In case you are copying files from an external device that contains too many bad sectors, the entire copying process can get extremely slow. Try checking and repairing those bad sectors to fix the issue.
METHOD 4- Disable Remote Differential Compression	RDC sometimes slows down the process of data transfer over the network. Hence, try disabling it for a time being and see if it resolves the ‘Windows 10 Stuck’ issue while copying files.
TIP: Recover Lost Files If Copying Process Fails	If during the copying process, you lose any of your important files, don’t panic and use a reliable data recovery software that can help you restore your file in no time.

METHOD 1- Stop The Copying Process

If your PC gets stuck right after you start the copying process, try canceling it once and retry the process.

Simply hit the Cancel button on the File Copying ‘pop-up box’.
You can also hit the Close button to stop the process once and for all.
Hit the ‘Yes’ button to confirm your action and proceed.
Select all your files/folders again which you need to copy to the target location and retry the process.
Keep patience and let the file copying process get completed!

Didn’t help much? Try the next method to fix Windows 10 Freezing issue, without losing data.

METHOD 2- Stop The Running Programs & Services

Simply stop the programs and services that are unnecessary running in the background and taking high CPU or Disk usage.

Launch the Task Manager. You can press the shortcut keys (CTRL + ALT + DEL).
From the Task Manager window, locate the apps and services that are consuming lots of resources.
Right-click on the same and hit the End Task option to finish the process.

As soon as your CPU gets free, Windows 10 Stuck issues should also be resolved automatically. After that, you can try the file copying process again. Hopefully, your PC won’t get stuck now!

METHOD 3- Check Bad Sectors On Hard Drive

In case you are copying files from an external device that contains too many bad sectors, the entire copying process can get extremely slow. Try checking and repairing those bad sectors to fix the issue.

To check your hard drive for bad sectors without using any third-party utility, all you have to do is: Launch Command Prompt and Run as Administrator.
Type the command line: CHKDSK.
Add a space and type the name of the disk you wish to check.

(For example CHKDSK C) – To perform a check on C Drive.

Hit the Enter button to execute the command line.

This will automatically check and repair if any bad sectors are found. For more help, you can refer to our complete guide on how to fix hard disk errors on Windows?

METHOD 4- Disable Remote Differential Compression

If during the copying process, you lose any of your important files, don’t panic and use a reliable data recovery software that can help you restore your file in no time.

Go to the Search bar and type Windows Features.
Click on the result – Turn Windows Features on or off.
From the next pop-up, find and uncheck the option ‘Remote Differential Compression API Support’.
Hit the OK button and restart your computer to save and implement the new changes.

Additionally, you can turn off thumbnail functionality too. This will certainly speed up the copying process on your Windows 10 PC. To do so:
Open File Explorer and click View > hit Option button. This will open a new dialog folder.
Check the option ‘Always show icons, never thumbnail’.
Hit the Apply > OK button to save the new alterations.

Try the copying process again and hope you don’t get your Windows 10 stuck again.

TIP: Recover Lost Files If Copying Process Fails

If during the copying process, you lose any of your important files, don’t panic and use a reliable data recovery software that can help you restore your file in no time.

Install & launch Advanced Disk Recovery.

Once installed, select the drive you wish to scan for lost or missing files.

As soon as you hit the Start Scan Now button. You need to select the desired scanning mode: Quick Scan or Deep Scan. Hit the Scan Now option!

Advanced Disk Recovery will take a few moments to find and list all your deleted, lost & missing files. Click on Recover button.
Select the location where you would like to save your lost/missing files. Make sure you do not select the same drive from where you are recovering your files.

{FIXED}: Windows 10 Freezes While Copying Files

If you are simply tired of the slow file copying process, we suggest using a third-party File Copy Software that ensures you never have to struggle with annoying ‘Windows 10 Stuck’ issues while copying files from one place to another. Some of the best recommendations are EaseUS Disk Copy, FASTCOPY, and TERACOPY. All the file copy utilities are fast and offer flexible functionalities to speed up the transfer process on Windows 10, 8, 7.

If you have any doubts or need help with troubleshooting any other Windows, Mac, Android, or iOS issue, do let us know in the comments section below! We’ll be happy to help! You can also shoot your problems at support@systweak.com

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