High memory usage of the Windows Explorer (explorer.exe)

Similar Questions

• I get a pop up has a high memory usage when on Internet Explorer.

  MY COMPUTER IS currently RUNNING VERY SLOW WHEN I SURF the INTERNET a POP UP CONSTANTLY APPERARS. TOO HIGH MEMORY USAGE. What CAN I DO TO CURE THIS PROBLEM?

  Original title: pop ups. high memory usage

  try to clean the temporary files, disable unnecessary programs that are running

  in the background and disable add-ons, you don't use

  at the time.

• "\?? \C:\Windows\Explorer.exe"cannot start or run due to incompatibility with the 64 bit version of windows

  A friend gave me your laptop to watch - there edition family vista (64 bit (I think) on it and when you try to run Explorer he says it does not find or access is denied and something about 16 bit / 64 bit (it has been a few days and I'm not memory clearly until what I try again tonight)

  "\?? \C:\Windows\Explorer.exe"cannot start or run due to incompatibility with the 64 bit version of windows"

  If you try to run a dll / Panel or anything like that, you will get an error message saying that it cannot run some 16-bit process or access denied.

  I did a lot of research on Google and nothing someone he said worked - which "everyone" giving full access to the C:\WINDOWS\Registration, executes a command secedit, a sfc/scannow, do a system restore to the point of older, make a new user account, start up in safe mode...

  So now I'm pretty stuck. I'm SURE I've seen this problem before with reference to 16-bit etc error messages, but in home edition I do not have the MMC users & groups (had to make new user with password renew then that starts in another environment) or the Security tab of the properties of file/folder for permissions NTFS etc (had to use icacls).

  Can someone enlighten us justice on that shiney? : o I don't want to have to redo the entire Setup, I'm sure it is something fixable...

  OK, so for those who want to know the real difficulty? --He came from a guy on the forums of TekTips

  goombawaho (MIS)

  5-13 dec 08:05

  Before charging, tell him from a prompt CMD (Administrator). Go in the the C:/windows/system32 folder and type "Rename verclsid.exe verclsid.old. reset

  I guess that I didn't that I had seen the name "verclsid.exe" in some of these error messages trying to run things.  I looked and saw it was to check the files or something.
  Anyway I couldn't rename even in admin console so I started in a different environment and renamed the copy in system32 and syswow64.
  Now, I've started and bang things seem to be ok! I guess I should try and replace it with a known working version? That or just give back it.
  I doubt that everybody does all c:\windows control total should be too dangerous, right... just?  : P I don't have a way to put permissions by default anyway, so Hey.  Formatting beats!

  Now why everyone here didn't it?  I knew it would be simple!  : p

• Player BS sign out permanently stops the windows Explorer

  Player BS sign out permanently stops the windows Explorer

  Please find support for BS. Player here >

  http://www.BSplayer.com/BSPlayer-English/support.html?BSPLAYER=a4d796cca5175529cbf4875492f29a1d

• Runtime error Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime library for a right click on the folder! C:\Windows| Explorer.exe

  Hello
  I have a problem with windows Xp home :(
  When I right click on a folder (no file!), it happens:

  Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime library runtime error!  C:\Windows| Explorer.exe

  This application has requested the execution to terminate in a medium unusaual

  Strange that, in this case only when the name of the folder not constituted only a single character!
  I try safe mode, but still exist! Unfortunately I turn off System Restore. I also scan with nod32 (it is updated), but nothing has changed. I download c ++ runtime library from Microsoft and install it too. I also use fix tool from Microsoft, but my problem is still there.
  Please help me
  thx a lot

  Hi shjv,

  Please see the thread with a similar problem and fix possible:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_xp-windows_programs/Microsoft-Visual-c-runtime-library-runtime-error/b859b2cd-29C4-479e-9a91-6a2246ab7432

  I hope this helps!

• Data execution prevention-window Explorer error when I try to access the windows Explorer, and more particularly when I try to watch videos.

  Original title: data execution prevention-window Explorer error

  Data execution prevention launches when I try to access the windows Explorer, and more particularly when I try to watch videos. So I tried to turn off DEP for windows Explorer. Now, I can access my videos, but they all have text on them that says video PHOTO, & www.jpg.com. I have not downloaded new software recently, so I don't know where it comes from. I ran my antivirus sofware and malwarebytes, and my system is to come clean. How can I remove this from my videos? Thank you!

  This isn't how to diagnose and repair the DEP errors - especially not Windows Explorer DEP errors.

  But 6 days of inactivity and a link to an article of a MSE = automatic response.

• Error message Windows Explorer.EXE for lack of certificate root when the computer is turned on

  After trying to download updates from Microsoft to start my computer displays this windows explorer.exe error message...
  C:\windows\sys32\vsinit.dll--Il you are missing a necessary root certificate.
  As a result of this error message, I noticed that can't copy or move existing document files to any drive.  If I try to open a file backup quicken computer program stops and I have to restart the computer.  I tried to download other updates of Microsoft but they do not have to install, based on the error message above.  I do not have the xp software disk has been loaded on the computer when you purchase through HP and I never created software XP backup discs.
  Any suggestions on how to fix the missing root certificate error message for this problem.  Appreciate the help, and thanks for your suggestions to solve this problem.

  Hi ronjul2,

  Thank you for visiting the website of Microsoft Windows Vista Community. The question you have posted is related to a third party of program, ZoneAlarm, installed on your computer.  Try to uninstall and reinstall the software.  For more information about this error, you can visit the Support of ZoneAlarm.

  Using third-party software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be solved. Software using third party is at your own risk.

  Please let us know if this helped.

  Dena
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Whenever I do a right-click in the windows Explorer, I get "Windows Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close". Tried system restore, but I get cannot restore at this opoint. Nothing to restore

  Whenever I do a right-click in the windows Explorer, I get "Windows Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close". Tried system restore, but I get cannot restore at this opoint. Nothing to restore. And that was only 1 week. And it's the first date, I remember that she had no problems

  BuggyG,
  I saw that error and even if it says access denied it will actually save your changes.  After you disable all move forward and apply then restart and see if it kept the changes.  If it's not then I hope that you are able to borrow a disc it would in time look for resettlement. Mike - Engineer Support Microsoft Answers
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• How to adjust the default column is displayed in the Windows Explorer screens

  I would like to change the concrete by default of my columns when you use Windows Explorer screen. It bothers me that I can't find a way to change the columns that appear by default whenever I open a new window.

  I want to display more or less than the default value. Everytime I open a window a new session with the Explorer, it displays update, Type, size and tags by default.
  I know how to add or remove a column, but it is a pain when you have to do every time especially if I have more than 10 windows open at a time.
  There is some great information available especially with the content of media like music, videos or photos. There are many categories to choose from which must be wound up manually like BitRate, author, size, Date acquired, update, etc...

  Is it possible to change this so that by default, I can choose the columns to display by default. Do not have to adjust them each time I open a new window.

  It is a 64-bit version of Vista Ulitimate, but if there is a response, I think it applies to all Vista OS...

  Hello Chuckbytes,

  Thank you for posting.  I have a solution to your problem.  This fix is to modify the registry.  If you do not want to edit the registry, and then don't do these steps.  Also always do a backup of your registry before making any changes.
  These steps are courtesy of Médard Ghazi of Tweakguides.
  Please let me know if this helps you.

  Change the settings of the REGISTRY can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the REGISTRY settings configuration can be solved. Changes to these settings are at your own risk

  Changing folder views

  For example, you can set your directory \Users\[username]\Downloads to display in the Details view, but if you copy a picture, song or video in the directory, the next time that view you the content they can be display large icons mode. Even if go you back and change the view type, it can reset itself once more the next time you go a different file type in this directory.

  Solution

  Open the registry editor-
  Navigate to the following keys:

  [HKEY_CURRENT_USER Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags]

  [HKEY_CURRENT_USER Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\BagMRU]

  Right-click on the bags key in the left pane and select Remove, and then do the same for BagMRU. This will remove most of the existing customizations for things like window sizes, positions and views. While still in the same place in the registry editor, you must manually recreate one of these keys, with a new parameter. Right-click on the following key in the left pane:

  [HKEY_CURRENT_USER Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell]

  Create a new key called bags to replace the one you just removed. Right-click on the bags, select new > key and the name of this new AllFolderskey. Right click on AllFolders, select new > key and name the new key Shell. The final result should look like this:

  [HKEY_CURRENT_USER Settings\Software\Microsoft\ Windows\Shell\Bags\AllFolders\Shell]

  Now left-click on the last key Shell and in the right pane click right-click in an empty area and select new > string value. Name this new string FolderType and once created, double-click on it and in the value data box, you can set the default view, that all files will be initially (unless otherwise stated) by entering one of the following values:

  NotSpecified
  Contacts
  Documents
  Music
  Photos

  For example, if you enter Documents in the FolderType value data box (which I recommend), then all the files for which you do not manually set a default view to the standard Documents records display as you set it.

  Now, in Windows Explorer, go to your \Users\[username]\ directory and for each of the folder main types down there (Documents, photos, music, videos), make sure that you set the view as you want, including things like choose the columns to show, and what each of them is, the size of any icons/thumbnails, how they are sorted, etc. When you make the changes for each folder click organize at the top of the Windows Explorer, select "Folder and Search Options", go to the display tab and click on the button "apply to folders. This will set this view to all folders of this type even, and this method also means that should you copy files to another type in a folder, it will not change this folder view settings - in the future that the settings should stay exactly as you let them.

  Update: There is a step more that can help ensure that these parameters remain fixed. Navigate to the following key:

  [HKEY_CURRENT_USER Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell]

  Left click on the Shell key and in the right pane, if you can see BagMRU Size then it is not necessary to take this step. If she's not there though, right click and select new > DWORD 32-bit value and name BagMRU Size. Now, set this value to 10000 in decimal mode (or 2710 in hexadecimal mode).

• Can you please tell me where to locate the Windows Explorer with Windows Vista?

  Can you please tell me where to locate the Windows Explorer with Windows Vista?

  Thank you for your sincere help.

  Start | All programs | Accessories | Windows Explorer. Or, just use the Windows key and the E key.

• How to customize the Windows Explorer command bar?

  Starting with Windows Vista, Microsoft has removed the ability to customize the toolbar at the top of each window in the Windows Explorer, known in Windows Vista, as the command bar.

  I would like to add some of my own commands to the command bar, such as

  -Navigate to the top
  -New folder
  -Remove
  -Cut
  -Copy
  -Paste

  How can I customize the Windows Explorer command bar?

  What you want to do is not possible today has been a good day, I didn't have to use my AK.

• Family Vista premium SP2 - NAS - I can see it, can open its highest level, can go through it with the windows Explorer - strangely I can browse it with windows internet explorer 8 - what's up with windows Explorer?

  I have a WD NAS, who has worked through my Explorer windows until recently - now I can access only through Internet Explorer 8 using FTP.

  I use to be able to open the windows Explorer and able to 'network' and click on the NAS and enter my name/password and access all folders and files to the breast. Now I go into windows Explorer and I can see the NAS and I can click on it and enter my name and password, and it shows even the top-level folders-

  I can't do any further due to the standard contextual windows alert, and the message goes between the "network name is not available" and the message "already mapped the drive. I have not noticed a model and did not install anything at the same time. Don't try to do wireless, the NAS is ethernet wired to my router and my router to my computer - no router updates/changes - no updates/changes NAS - no I do not have the mapped drives sitting over there, yes I'm admin on the computer and the NAS server - there is no noticeble change I can find - not firewall , no anitvirus, no microsoft updates - anything good for troubleshooting?

  Anyone has an idea why only windows Explorer fails now to be able to access the NAS, esp when FTP with internet explore works fine? Thank you!

  Hi Dgbjr68,

  Try the following steps.

  Step 1

  Check the behavior in SafeMode with network and post back the result.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/advanced-startup-options-including-safe-mode

  Step 2

  You can also try to temporarily disable the firewall on your computer and check the status.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/turn-Windows-Firewall-on-or-off

  NOTE: Enable the firewall after trying this step.

  Previous post: the results.

  Bindu S -Microsoft Support

  [If this post can help solve your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' at the top of this message.] [Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.]

• The Windows Explorer icon has disappeared from the taskbar

  The icon from the Windows Explorer, which was next to the Windows button in the taskbar disappeared suddenly. Now I have access to my readers, etc. Documents on the start menu. How to get the icon back?

  Hello Joydeep2,

  Thank you for visiting the Microsoft answers community.
  Have you tried to pin Windows Explorer in the taskbar again?
  -Click on Start Orb > all programs > Accessories
  -Right-click in Windows Explorer > Pin to Taskbar
  Hope this helps

  Chris.H
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Free disk space in the Windows Explorer status bar.

  In Windows 7, I wonder how to display disk space is free in the Windows Explorer. In XP, you could see how much space was free down in the status bar. He would say how objects and disk space that was free. How can I activate this in Windows 7?

  Return to the root that particular drive is annoying, when I should be able to see how much free space I have for any folder.

  Thank you.

  These 2 features have been removed from the latest version of windows and really help to speed up the use of every day:

  Display the amount of free space
  Display of the total size of the files in folders.

  How this two features can be added to the status bar?

• How to set the size of the Windows Explorer preview pane so that it will retain the size adjusted?

  All know how to set the size of the Preview windows exployer pane.  I can't remember or 'stick' to the adjusted size.  It always develops a great size, concealing of file information (name, date modified, size, etc...) it's very great pain.

  Help, please!

  Thank you

  * original title - preview pane of Windows Explorer is a pain.*

  Hello

  Try this:

  (a) click the "Hide the preview pane" in the upper right corner (on the left of the help) of Windows Explorer

  (b) to resize the Windows Explorer window for how you want

  (c) click the 'Show preview pane' icon in the upper right corner (on the left of the help) of Windows Explorer

  Navigate to the link below: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/w7itproui/thread/569509ae-a37a-441f-8cc3-95d5231b171b

  Diana

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think, if this post can help solve your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.