Windows Explorer Does Not Refresh Automatically (Needs F5) AND Takes A Long Long Time To Make New File

In Windows 7, it will go into this state where it won't update folders automatically, and I have to hit F5, as well, if I go for example, New->Text Document - it will hang the desktop and take like 3-4 minutes before coming back and showing the file.
It is like something is preventing or slowing down the refresh of windows explorer.
It happens about once a day, sometimes I reboot to see if I can get it to go away.

Hi,
This kind of issue can be caused by several reasons, such as third party program, out-dated drivers.
To troubleshoot this issue, please perform the following steps:
1. Update BIOS and device drivers to the latest version.
2. If any security program is installed (anti-virus, firewall), please temporarily disable it
3. Test it in Clean Boot mode.
4. Reset Folder option:
Reset folders
==========
1. Click the Start button, type Folder Options in the Start Search box and press Enter.
2. Click View tab.
3. Click Reset folders.
4. Click Apply, click OK.
5. If it does not work, try a new account:
Create a new user account
====================
1. Click the Start Button, type User Accounts in the start search pane and press Enter.
2. Click Manage user accounts. 
3. Click Create a new account, and type the name.
4. Choose account type as Computer administrator.
5. Click Create Account.
6. Log off and log on with the new account.
6. Use the following tool to remove third party extension:
ShellExView:
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/shexview.zip
Hope it helps!
Vivian Xing - MSFT

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