[Solved] File Explorer Stopped Refreshing after Delete, Save, Modify Files
Channel: TechPalla
Date: 2019-12-16

This video talks about the file explorer error in Windows 10 and 8.1. Contents of the window do not refresh after deleting or saving files. You have to click right-click the content box and select "Refresh" to see the updated content.

Fix File Explorer Not Refreshing Error in Windows 10 or 8.1 

Solution #1

If the above refresh feature is not working as intended in File Explorer delete all the files in the two locations mentioned below. 

1.  %AppData%\Microsoft\windows\recent\automaticdestinations
2.  %AppData%\Microsoft\windows\recent\customdestinations

Then restart the PC.

Solution #2
Use a cache, trash cleaner like CCleaner. Update the software to the latest version. Then try clearing the cache, cookies and other temporary files using the software. This should clear  thumbnail cache, taskbar jump lists, run in start menu etc. 

Solution #3
Update to the latest Windows 10 version of 1909. This is also called the Nov 2019 update. I have seen this problem in 1903 version. But somehow, this problem got rectified in the latest version. I am currently using the OS Build 18363.535.