Bug: High CPU and RAM consumption which make the app feel too laggy.

Description

Files App exhibits abnormally high CPU and memory usage during regular use, resulting in noticeable UI stuttering, input lag, and system-wide slowdowns.

According to Windows Task Manager:

• CPU Usage: Consistently around 64%–65% (spiking total system CPU to ~96%)
• Memory: Over 1,000 MB (1 GB+)
• The app remains unresponsive and sluggish even when idle or performing basic navigation.
• Image Proof of the high consumption

Steps To Reproduce

1. Launch Files App.
2. Open one or two tabs/windows (or browse a local directory).
3. Open Task Manager to observe resource usage under the Processes tab.
4. Attempt to navigate between folders or interact with the UI while resource consumption climbs to ~65% CPU and >1 GB RAM.

Files Version

4.2.9.0

Windows Version

10.0.26340.9502

User ID

f67637e5-5f29-4dce-8400-bffcbde4dda4

Log File

debug.log