In Internet Explorer, I found that my favorites list loads slowly and when I hover over it with the mouse, the mouse pointer is hanging and jumpy.
I have redirected my favorites to a network folder, so I can have the same favorites on all my Windows machines. The problem does not occur if my favorites are kept on a local drive (but that is not a solution for me).
What helped and made the favorites list (and the favorites bar) quick and snappy again was the following:
- Open File Explorer (not Internet Explorer)
- Go to Organize > Folder and Search Options > View
- Un-tick Show pop-up description for folder and desktop items
- Click OK
That's it. Favorites are fast again.
That did not work for me in Windows 10. Any other suggestions ?
Worked like a charm, thanks so much!
Wowww this is life saving!!!
You deserve an Oscar for this! Thank you thank you thank you!!
Wow - have had that problem for years and only now looked it up. Can't believe it's something that obscure.
Thank you! I would not have thought that was a factor.
Wow! TY for your fix. I am using Win 10 Enterprise at work. I had the same mouse issue when using the IE (11) favorites list and found your solution today! TY so much.
Thanks. Problem solved...
Another happy user! That was really annoying me for weeks! Thanks
Thank you!