Question Taskbar and File Explorer Frequently Not Responding

[Koesminin]

After booting into Windows 11 normally, the Taskbar and File Explorer frequently become unresponsive (hang/not responding). However, when booting into Safe Mode, everything works fine without any issues.

The system also hangs when attempting to run certain commands. For example, pressing Win Key + R, typing "winver", and pressing Enter causes the Taskbar to freeze immediately.

Troubleshooting Steps Taken:

1. Booted into Safe Mode, and the issue did not occur.
2. Checked for problematic drivers using Device Manager and Event Viewer.
3. Performed a Clean Boot to disable third-party startup applications.
4. Ran SFC and DISM scans to repair system files.
5. Attempted display driver uninstallation.

Looking for further troubleshooting guidance to pinpoint the exact driver or software causing the issue and find a permanent fix.

Thank you in advance for any help and suggestions!

 

[Ralston18]

Use Task Manager, Resource Monitor, Process Explorer (Microsoft, free) to observe system performance.

Use all three tools but only one tool at a time. Open the tool window and keep it viewable.

Work as normal while watching the tool window. Look for what changes when the system becomes unresponsive.

Likely some background app doing something or trying to do something: backup, update, "phone home".....

May be being launched at startup: Task Manager > Startup or later triggered via Task Scheduler. You will need to look for any unknown or unexpected apps.

Check Update history for any failed or problem updates.

FYI:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/process-explorer

Post accordingly.