Explorer Windows stopped working when opening a folder
Hello
I get this error "Windows Explorer has stopped working" for the past few months, every time I try to open a particular folder that contains 10-15 .avi files. This folder is located on an external hard drive and when I plugged the hard drive of a computer running XP it's the same thing. It throws this error and gives me 2 options,
1. check online for a solution and restart the program.
2. restart the program.
According to the option that I chose it closes all the windows in the Solution Explorer, and nothing happens.
I tried to copy the file from external hard disk to the local computer and the same thing happens when I try to access it. I don't think that's the problem with my computer as the same thing happens also on the XP machine.
Please suggest what to do.
Hello
Please check the use of the methods in this troubleshooting and pay special attention to the latest
the link below in BOLD.
----------------------------------------------------
What antivirus/antispyware/security products do you have on the machine? Be one you have NEVER
on this machine, including those you have uninstalled (they leave leftovers behind which can cause
strange problems).
----------------------------------------------------
Follow these steps:
Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN
Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow
How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228
Also run CheckDisk, so we cannot exclude as much as possible of the corruption.
How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html
==========================================
After the foregoing:
How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
How to troubleshoot performance issues in Windows Vista
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950685
Optimize the performance of Microsoft Windows Vista
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/959062
To see everything that is in charge of startup - wait a few minutes with nothing to do - then right-click
Taskbar - the Task Manager process - take a look at stored by - Services - this is a quick way
reference (if you have a small box at the bottom left - show for all users, then check that).
How to check and change Vista startup programs
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/79612-startup-programs-enable-disable.html
A quick check to see that load method 2 is - using MSCONFIG then put a list of
those here.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Tools that should help you:
Process Explorer - free - find out which files, key of registry and other objects processes have opened.
What DLLs they have loaded and more. This exceptionally effective utility will show you even who has
each process.
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896653.aspx
Autoruns - free - see what programs are configured to start automatically when you start your system
and you log in. Autoruns also shows you the full list of registry and file locations where applications can
Configure auto-start settings.
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
Process Monitor - Free - monitor the system files, registry, process, thread and DLL real-time activity.
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896645.aspx
There are many excellent free tools from Sysinternals
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/default.aspx
-Free - WhatsInStartUP this utility displays the list of all applications that are loaded automatically
When Windows starts. For each request, the following information is displayed: Type of startup (registry/Startup folder), Command - Line String, the product name, Version of the file, the name of the company;
Location in the registry or the file system and more. It allows you to easily disable or remove unwanted
a program that runs in your Windows startup.
http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/what_run_in_startup.html
There are many excellent free tools to NirSoft
http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/index.html
Window Watcher - free - do you know what is running on your computer? Maybe not. The window
Watcher says it all, reporting of any window created by running programs, if the window
is visible or not.
http://www.KarenWare.com/PowerTools/ptwinwatch.asp
Many excellent free tools and an excellent newsletter at Karenware
http://www.KarenWare.com/
===========================================
Vista and Windows 7 updated drivers love then here's how update the most important.
This is my generic how updates of appropriate driver:
This utility, it is easy see which versions are loaded:
-Free - DriverView utility displays the list of all device drivers currently loaded on your system.
For each driver in the list, additional useful information is displayed: load address of the driver,
Description, version, product name, company that created the driver and more.
http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/DriverView.html
For drivers, visit manufacturer of emergency system and of the manufacturer of the device that are the most common.
Control Panel - device - Graphics Manager - note the brand and complete model
your video card - double - tab of the driver - write version information. Now, click on update
Driver (this can do nothing as MS is far behind the certification of drivers) - then right-click.
Uninstall - REBOOT it will refresh the driver stack.
Repeat this for network - card (NIC), Wifi network, sound, mouse, and keyboard if 3rd party
with their own software and drivers and all other main drivers that you have.
Now in the system manufacturer (Dell, HP, Toshiba as examples) site (in a restaurant), peripheral
Site of the manufacturer (Realtek, Intel, Nvidia, ATI, for example) and get their latest versions. (Look for
BIOS, Chipset and software updates on the site of the manufacturer of the system here.)
Download - SAVE - go to where you put them - right click - RUN AD ADMIN - REBOOT after
each installation.
Always check in the Device Manager - drivers tab to be sure the version you actually install
presents itself. This is because some restore drivers before the most recent is installed (sound card drivers
in particular that) so to install a driver - reboot - check that it is installed and repeat as
necessary.
Repeat to the manufacturers - BTW in the DO NOT RUN THEIR SCANNER device - check
manually by model.
Look at the sites of the manufacturer for drivers - and the manufacturer of the device manually.
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/HT/driverdlmfgr.htm
How to install a device driver in Vista Device Manager
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/193584-Device-Manager-install-driver.html
If you update the drivers manually, then it's a good idea to disable the facilities of driver under Windows
Updates, that leaves about Windows updates but it will not install the drivers that will be generally
older and cause problems. If updates offers a new driver and then HIDE it (right click on it), then
get new manually if you wish.
How to disable automatic driver Installation in Windows Vista - drivers
http://www.AddictiveTips.com/Windows-Tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-Windows-Vista/
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730606 (WS.10) .aspx
===========================================
Refer to these discussions because many more excellent advice however don't forget to check your antivirus
programs, the main drivers and BIOS update and also solve the problems with the cleanboot method
first.
Problems with the overall speed of the system and performance
http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/slow_windows_performance/en-us
Performance and Maintenance Tips
http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7performance/thread/19e5d6c3-BF07-49ac-a2fa-6718c988f125
Explorer Windows stopped working
http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7performance/thread/6ab02526-5071-4DCC-895F-d90202bad8b3
Hope these helps.
Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.
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is visible or not.
http://www.KarenWare.com/PowerTools/ptwinwatch.aspMany excellent free tools and an excellent newsletter at Karenware
http://www.KarenWare.com/===========================================
Vista and Windows 7 updated drivers love then here's how update the most important.
This is my generic how updates of appropriate driver:
This utility, it is easy see which versions are loaded:
-Free - DriverView utility displays the list of all device drivers currently loaded on your system.
For each driver in the list, additional useful information is displayed: load address of the driver,
Description, version, product name, company that created the driver and more.
http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/DriverView.htmlFor drivers, visit manufacturer of emergency system and of the manufacturer of the device that are the most common.
Control Panel - device - Graphics Manager - note the brand and complete model
your video card - double - tab of the driver - write version information. Now, click on update
Driver (this can do nothing as MS is far behind the certification of drivers) - then right-click.
Uninstall - REBOOT it will refresh the driver stack.Repeat this for network - card (NIC), Wifi network, sound, mouse, and keyboard if 3rd party
with their own software and drivers and all other main drivers that you have.Now in the system manufacturer (Dell, HP, Toshiba as examples) site (in a restaurant), peripheral
Site of the manufacturer (Realtek, Intel, Nvidia, ATI, for example) and get their latest versions. (Look for
BIOS, Chipset and software updates on the site of the manufacturer of the system here.)Download - SAVE - go to where you put them - right click - RUN AD ADMIN - REBOOT after
each installation.Always check in the Device Manager - drivers tab to be sure the version you actually install
presents itself. This is because some restore drivers before the most recent is installed (sound card drivers
in particular that) so to install a driver - reboot - check that it is installed and repeat as
necessary.Repeat to the manufacturers - BTW in the DO NOT RUN THEIR SCANNER device - check
manually by model.Look at the sites of the manufacturer for drivers - and the manufacturer of the device manually.
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/HT/driverdlmfgr.htmHow to install a device driver in Vista Device Manager
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/193584-Device-Manager-install-driver.htmlIf you update the drivers manually, then it's a good idea to disable the facilities of driver under Windows
Updates, that leaves about Windows updates but it will not install the drivers that will be generally
older and cause problems. If updates offers a new driver and then HIDE it (right click on it), then
get new manually if you wish.How to disable automatic driver Installation in Windows Vista - drivers
http://www.AddictiveTips.com/Windows-Tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-Windows-Vista/
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730606 (WS.10) .aspx===========================================
Refer to these discussions because many more excellent advice however don't forget to check your antivirus
programs, the main drivers and BIOS update and also solve the problems with the cleanboot method
first.Problems with the overall speed of the system and performance
http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/slow_windows_performance/en-usPerformance and Maintenance Tips
http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7performance/thread/19e5d6c3-BF07-49ac-a2fa-6718c988f125Explorer Windows stopped working
http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7performance/thread/6ab02526-5071-4DCC-895F-d90202bad8b3Hope these helps.
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Problem with Windows Explorer. Explorer Windows stopped working
Original title: Windows Explorer problem... _ I get the message; Explorer Windows has stopped working. My wifes user account has stopped working all together. __
Signature of the problem:
Problem event name: APPCRASH
Application name: Explorer.EXE
Application version: 6.1.7600.16450
Application timestamp: 4aebab8d
Fault Module name: Explorer.EXE
Fault Module Version: 6.1.7600.16450
Timestamp of Module error: 4aebab8d
Exception code: c000041d
Exception offset: 000000000002cc2b
OS version: 6.1.7600.2.0.0.768.3
Locale ID: 1033
Additional information 1: 9 d 35
More information 2: 9d352eeb48f756eef3e09921a012e0a8
Additional information 3: ca2c
Additional information 4: ca2c069770e7f64d60f91ac290056ba5Hello
References to Vista also apply to Windows 7.
What antivirus/antispyware/security products do you have on the machine? Be one you have NEVER
on this machine, including those you have uninstalled (they leave leftovers behind which can cause
strange problems).----------------------------------------------------
Follow these steps:
Try these to erase corruption and missing/damaged file system repair or replacement.
Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN
Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow
How to fix the system files of Windows 7 with the System File Checker
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1538-SFC-SCANNOW-Command-System-File-Checker.htmlHow to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228Also run CheckDisk, so we cannot exclude as much as possible of the corruption.
How to run check disk in Windows 7
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html==========================================
After the foregoing:
How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or
Windows 7
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135Use advanced tools to solve performance problems in Windows 7
http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/6152/use-advanced-tools-to-troubleshoot-performance-problems-in-Windows-7/Problems with the overall speed of the system and performance
http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/GP/slow_windows_performance?p=1How to troubleshoot performance issues in Windows Vista
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950685Optimize the performance of Microsoft Windows Vista
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/959062
To see everything that is in charge of startup - wait a few minutes with nothing to do - then right-click
Taskbar - the Task Manager process - take a look at stored by - Services - this is a quick way
reference (if you have a small box at the bottom left - show for all users, then check that).How to change, add or remove startup programs in Windows 7
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1401-startup-programs-change.htmlA quick check to see that load method 2 is - using MSCONFIG then put a list of
those here.
--------------------------------------------------------------------Tools that should help you:
Process Explorer - free - find out which files, key of registry and other objects processes have opened.
What DLLs they have loaded and more. This exceptionally effective utility will show you even who has
each process.
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896653.aspxAutoruns - free - see what programs are configured to start automatically when you start your system
and you log in. Autoruns also shows you the full list of registry and file locations where applications can
Configure auto-start settings.
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
Process Monitor - Free - monitor the system files, registry, process, thread and DLL real-time activity.
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896645.aspxThere are many excellent free tools from Sysinternals
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/default.aspx-Free - WhatsInStartUP this utility displays the list of all applications that are loaded automatically
When Windows starts. For each request, the following information is displayed: Type of startup (registry/Startup folder), Command - Line String, the product name, Version of the file, the name of the company;
Location in the registry or the file system and more. It allows you to easily disable or remove unwanted
a program that runs in your Windows startup.
http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/what_run_in_startup.htmlThere are many excellent free tools to NirSoft
http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/index.htmlWindow Watcher - free - do you know what is running on your computer? Maybe not. The window
Watcher says it all, reporting of any window created by running programs, if the window
is visible or not.
http://www.KarenWare.com/PowerTools/ptwinwatch.aspMany excellent free tools and an excellent newsletter at Karenware
http://www.KarenWare.com/===========================================
Think about it an absolute must - manually update your drivers.
Vista and Windows 7 updated drivers love then here's how update the most important.
This is my generic how updates of appropriate driver:
This utility, it is easy see which versions are loaded:
-Free - DriverView utility displays the list of all device drivers currently loaded on your system.
For each driver in the list, additional useful information is displayed: load address of the driver,
Description, version, product name, company that created the driver and more.
http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/DriverView.htmlFor drivers, visit manufacturer of emergency system and of the manufacturer of the device that are the most common.
Control Panel - device - Graphics Manager - note the brand and complete model
your video card - double - tab of the driver - write version information. Now, click on update
Driver (this can do nothing as MS is far behind the certification of drivers) - then right-click.
Uninstall - REBOOT it will refresh the driver stack.Repeat this for network - card (NIC), Wifi network, sound, mouse, and keyboard if 3rd party
with their own software and drivers and all other main drivers that you have.Now in the system manufacturer (Dell, HP, Toshiba as examples) site (in a restaurant), peripheral
Site of the manufacturer (Realtek, Intel, Nvidia, ATI, for example) and get their latest versions. (Look for
BIOS, Chipset and software updates on the site of the manufacturer of the system here.)Download - SAVE - go to where you put them - right click - RUN AD ADMIN - REBOOT after
each installation.Always check in the Device Manager - drivers tab to be sure the version you actually install
presents itself. This is because some restore drivers before the most recent is installed (sound card drivers
in particular that) so to install a driver - reboot - check that it is installed and repeat as
necessary.Repeat to the manufacturers - BTW in the DO NOT RUN THEIR SCANNER device - check
manually by model.Look at the sites of the manufacturer for drivers - and the manufacturer of the device manually.
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/HT/driverdlmfgr.htmInstallation and update of drivers under Windows 7 (updated drivers manually using the methods above
It is preferable to ensure that the latest drivers from the manufacturer of system and device manufacturers are located)
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/43216-installing-updating-drivers-7-a.htmlIf you update the drivers manually, then it's a good idea to disable the facilities of driver under Windows
Updates, that leaves about Windows updates but it will not install the drivers that will be generally
older and cause problems. If updates offers a new driver and then HIDE it (right click on it), then
get new manually if you wish.How to disable automatic driver Installation in Windows Vista - drivers
http://www.AddictiveTips.com/Windows-Tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-Windows-Vista/
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730606 (WS.10) .aspx===========================================
Refer to these discussions because many more excellent advice however don't forget to check your antivirus
programs, the main drivers and BIOS update and also solve the problems with the cleanboot method
first.Problems with the overall speed of the system and performance
http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/slow_windows_performance/en-usPerformance and Maintenance Tips
http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7performance/thread/19e5d6c3-BF07-49ac-a2fa-6718c988f125Explorer Windows stopped working
http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7performance/thread/6ab02526-5071-4DCC-895F-d90202bad8b3I hope this helps.
Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.
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Explorer Windows stopped working
every time I use the computer, this message comes that Explorer windows stopped working, and some files I opened earlier will close.
What version of Windows are you using?
Please see sticky as follows:
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Explorer Windows stopped working, I can still access the search
IM lost
Explorer Windows stopped working, I can still access the search
Download http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/shexview.htmlDisable all non-microsoft shell extensions (to explore) and reactivate aby so this can help.You can clean clean boothttp://support.Microsoft.com/kb/331796--..--"gruvys" wrote in message news: 6e2cb59f-e49c-41da-8ade-8aeffe1ad8a7...> Remember - this is a public forum so never post private information such> as numbers of mail or telephone!>> Ideas: im lost>>>> a.. You have problems with programs> b.. Error messages> c.. Recent changes to your computer> d.. What you have already tried to solve the problem> -
Error "Windows explore has stopped working" when you open the file in my documents
Original title: opening a file in the folder my documents
Whenever I try to open a file in my documents folder, specifically a CV that I downloaded on a construction site. I get a message that windows Explorer has stopped working?
Hi dalintn,
1. What is the file format of the document?
2. are you able to open documents from other locations?
3. did you of recent changes on the computer?
Check if the similar problem persists when you access the document from any other location on the computer.
Method 1
This error message can occur if there is some system files corrupted on your computer. I suggest that you run a SFC scan, which would be a system file corrupt on the computer search and replace.
The analysis may take some time, so be patient. Windows allows to fix corrupt or missing files it finds. If the information of the installation CD is required to fix the problem, you may be asked to insert your Windows Vista installation CD.
For more information please visit the link below.
How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833
Method 2
If the previous step fails then I would suggest that you do clean boot and check.
To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows Vista by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.
See the link below to learn more about how to clean boot.
How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
Reset the computer to start as usual
When you are finished troubleshooting, follow these steps to reset the computer to start as usual:
(a) click Start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.
(b) If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password or click on continue.
(c) under the general tab, click the Normal startup option, and then click OK.
(d) when you are prompted to restart the computer, click on restart.
I hope this helps!
Halima S - Microsoft technical support.
Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.
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I RECEIVED A MESSAGE "WINDOWS EXPLORER HAS STOPPED WORKING" [NOW WHEN MY COMPUTER LOAD UPWARD, ALL WHAT I SEE IS A SCREEN BLACK, NO ICON, NO MENU START, NO WALLPAPER, NOTHING].
AFTER A REBOOT, I GOT A MESSAGE "PROJECT WINDOW HAS STOPPED WORKING. A PROBLEM CAUSED THE PROGRAM TO STOP WORKING CORRECTLY. THE WINDOW CLOSE THE PROGRAM AND NOTIFY YOU IF A SOLUTION IS AVAILABLE. "AFTER HAVING CLICKED ON THE MESSAGE HE OPENED THE WINDOW UPDATE,.
I TRY THE WINDOW UPDATE, I THINK THAT THE UPDATE FOR WINDOWS VISTA SERVICE PACK 2, BUT HE HAS JUST SAY PREPARES TO INSTALL THE UPDATE AND RUNNING IT FOR HOURS, BUT NEVER INSTALL THE UPDATE.
IT OF THE ONLY SOLUTION WINDOW SHOWEVED FOR ME, IS THERE ANY OTHER SOLUTION TO MY PROBLEM?
Thank you
OH I JUST ACCESSED INTERNET EXPLORER, CONTROL PANEL, MY COMPUTER WITH DELL DOCK FOLDER. DELL DOCK IS THE ONLY PROGRAM RUNNING. MY OFFICE IS STILL IS NOT RUNNING. MENU START, THE ICONS, THE WALL PAPER STILL DOES NOT WORK. I STILL HAVE BLACK SCREEN.
I TRIED THE SYSTEM RESTORE, BUT IT FAILED. I HAVVE MY BLACK SCREEN PROBLEM.Andy1502_a,
If you haven't tried the "last known good configuration" among the Advanced startup options then do that first. If this does not help, you must run the System File Checker to search for possible system problems. Then, you must run the upgrade from the system tool and then see if you are able to run the SP2 update. Mike - Engineer Support Microsoft Answers
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I recently installed Windows 7 Ultimate on my laptop - clean, no upgrade. It's in the CARDS and not a copy of the beta version. When I try to connect to a network share, I get an error. "Windows Explorer has stopped working". If I go to start > run and type in \\servername\users, I'm prompted credentials. I enter domainname\administrator, then the password, as soon as I get an error message indicating that "Windows Explorer has stopped working" then by «Windows Explorer restarts...» "and then refreshes the screen. If I open computer > network > Servername, I invite myself again for credentials, but get the same message. The name of username/password combo does not seem to make a difference.
An additional singularity, I went to control panel > "Backup of your computer", and when I was invited to a network location back up my system, I gave him the same set of location and network credential and the system have been successfully saved to the network drive.
Press Win Logo key + R, type: fsmgmt.msc
If so, open the credentials manager in Control Panel and look for an entry like your network logon. Delete who can clear up.
Messages rating helps other usersMark L. Ferguson MS - MVP
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SE error message "Windows Explorer has stopped working" when you try to search for document files
Original title: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v2.0.50727
When I'm looking for my document folders all of a sudden, a window pops up saying: windows Explorer has stopped working, then it restarts my computer, I followed to DW20.exe and my friend told me to try and rename it but for some reason any he used to let me. This is a recurring problem and is extremely frustrating!
Please help meHello
Were there any changes (hardware or software) to the computer before the show?
Perform the steps from the link below and see if it helps.
Error: Windows Explorer has stopped working
Note 1 : when you perform the clean boot, then follow step 7 to reset the computer to start as usual after the boot process.
Note 2: Make a backup of all your data on an external drive before you perform an upgrade in-place, as this could result in loss of data.
Hope this information helps.
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Explorer Windows stopped working - clean Vista install
Can someone help me please? I installed Vista (clean install) on my desk. It installed and rebooted, finished stage performance, was asked to choose a user name, the name of the computer and the theme. While he was in my office - I received the Windows Explorer has stopped working error. I have no 3rd party software installed because I just installed Vista. Here are the details of the problem:
Name problem: APPCRASH
Application name: Explorer. EXE
Application version: 6.0.6000.16386
Application timestamp: 4549b 091
Fault Module name: Explorer. EXE
Fault Module Version: 6.0.6000.16386
Timestamp of Module error: 4549b 091
Exception code: c0000005
Exception offset: 0000b 663
OS version: 6.0.6000.2.0.0.768.2882382797
Locale ID: 1033
Additional information 1: 8 d 13
More information 2: cdca9b1d21d12b77d84f02df48e34311
Additional information 3: 8 d 13
Additional information 4: cdca9b1d21d12b77d84f02df48e34311Any help would be really appreciated! Thank you!
kbrowne,
This is a mistake of repetition or was it an appearance of time? If so run Windows Update (click Start Pearl-> click on all programs-> Windows Update-click-> click on check the updates), that solves the error message? If it does not continue:
You run your installation from disc retail or manufacturer / recovery partition? Any changes since your last installation material?
Please provide your computer make and model number, so that we can check the possible updates.
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First, run the System File Checker utility:
To determine if the problem you are experiencing is caused by one or more system files that are used by Windows Vista, run the System File Checker tool. The System File Checker tool analyzes the system files and replaces incorrect versions of system files by using the correct versions.
To run the System File Checker tool, follow these steps:
- Click Start and type cmd in the box start the search.
- Right click on cmd in the list programs, and then click Run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type your password or click on continue
- To order invites, the following line and press ENTER: sfc/scannow
- When the analysis is complete, test to see if the problem you are experiencing is resolved.
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Next time you get this message do the following:
- Click Windows Logo (start)-> to the type of research - start Event Viewer, press ENTER. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type your password or click on continue.
- The event viewer is now open, in the left pane expand Windows Logs, select Application.
- In the right pane you will see a list of events, look for a red Logo with the error and a Source of explorer.exe, double-click it to open it.
- Click on copy, then paste (press CTRL + V on your keyboard), results in your response.
- Close the event viewer.
Let us know your result so that we can help you.
Rami
Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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