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• Windows Explorer hangs when copying large files on external USB drive

  I'm trying to copy files over 1 GB of my pc to a WD MyBook external drive. After about 10% on the progress indicator, Windows Explorer crashes. When I cancel the work, nothing happens until I unplug the USB. Then I have the pc returns to normal.

  During my research, I discovered that a lot of people have this problem. I have tried many suggestions, but without result. The last thing I tried was a full format the C: drive with a fresh install of Vista. Copy a large file gave me the message 'Calculating time' infinite. After you have installed SP1 reappeared the problem as explained above.

  Some of the things I've tried:
  check the external hard drive: no problem found and the problem occurs on all my MesLivres 3
  safe mode
  Superfetching disabled
  update the motherboard bios

  Now my last request resource helps professionals. If I don't find a solution I'll have to go back to XP, achieve Win7 or one rating for Mac... a lot of things to think about.

  Best regards
  Rafael

  Try to copy in safe mode. If can be a slow usb port. Try anther one.

  Good luck.

  Exp. comes from http://www.computerstar.ca/

• Windows Explorer hangs when opening office files

  Windows Explorer crashes when opening files on the desktop.

  The accident occurred when going back (or hit the back button) when a desktop folder is used.

  After a few weeks of frustration, I've isolated a few things that makes it a little easier to deal with, and maybe this will help some members of the community help me pinpoint the problem.

  I've exhausted trying to use system restore system backups.

  I discovered the stops 'window launch folder in a separate process' the 5-10 sec reload of the Windows desktop.

  Open the folder by opening a window of the Explorer than navigating to C; \Users\USER-ME\Desktop does NOT cause the error; just when you open the folder 'from' the office.  (which goes against the convenience to keep files open on the desktop at first project)

  I suppose that as a last resort, I could start using a location (like C; \MyDesktop) place the files in there, and then create shortcuts to them.

  I was about to do an installation of Windows o/s before you find the option 'split the process' & isolate when & how it occurred (as first of all, I thought it was totally random)

  The only unusual thing that occurred near the time of the problem was trying to uninstall [Google Drive] that crashed due to a security locking violation.  I reinstalled today, uninstalled mode safe, found guilty folder (... AppData \Local\Google\..) used 'Take Ownership' and then finished. But after a registry cleaning & several resets, the problem persists, then maybe it was just a coincidence.

  There are a lot of reasons, it may happen, but my guess is a failed shell extension.  She's going to Extensions are what adds options to the context menus you see when you right-click on various things.  The hull of the Office is different from cases, even if a program (like Google) added an option to the menu in both places, so it is possible for one to have a problem.  You might be familiar with the common shell extensions, like "Scan this file with Norton" click on menus and others.

  You can use a program like shell ShellExView to disable the extensions one by one to help out.  Although my personal dose of this situation is to create a new user account on the computer, then do drag your files into the new account, and delete the one damaged.

• My windows Explorer hangs in almost all operations

  See this thread if it helps:

  Windows Explorer crashes when delete or rename files
  http://www.Vistax64.com/Vista-General/32058-Windows-Explorer-hangs-when-deleting-renaming-files.html#post890328

  My windows Explorer hangs in almost all operations.    I don't know why, I have to reboot and reconnect.  I am using Windows XP Pro.  Thanks for you response
  Separated from the:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-files/Windows-Explorer-freezes-up-when-i-move-or-delete/c6d1a96f-006F-4906-9306-4bae5bca6f47

  Hi HBrown Gordon,

  In order to focus more on your particular situation, I shared your post to a new thread.

  Please take a look at the following information through Wunders in a previous post:

  The work of Windows Explorer is to consider what is in the disk and its directory and present this information to the user.  If the disk or the disk directories are corrupted, it confuses Windows Explorer and can lead to lock.  Whenever Windows Explorer crashes, the first step should be to achieve a check disk (chkdsk) with the /f or/r option.

  "How to perform disk error in Windows XP check"
    <>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/315265 >

  Check disk can usually take hours depending on the speed and the size of the hard drive.  If corruption is present, it may take more time.  Plan on execution of the audit during the night or when you won't need your computer for awhile.  In addition, if corruption is present, files may be lost.  If possible, save what you can before you run the disk check.

  Hope that helps!

• Windows live mail issue when my wife deleted our email, we lost our files and folders

  Windows live mail issue when my wife deleted our email, we lost our files and folders

  Thank you for visiting the Microsoft answers community site.

  The question you have posted is related to Windows Live Mail and would be better suited in the Windows Live Solution Center.

  Please visit the link below to find a community that will support what ask you:

  http://windowslivehelp.com/forums.aspx?ProductID=15

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• When starting, my windows xp hangs or crashes when you try to load 'personal settings '. I can't do something, but stop once again on commissioning, she repeats the same actions.

  When starting, my windows xp hangs or crashes when you try to load 'personal settings '. I can't do something, but stop once again on commissioning, she repeats the same actions. What now? Thank you

  Hello

  Disconnect all external devices from the computer and try to restart the computer and check what is happening.

   

  Step 1:

  Try to boot to the desktop in safe mode and check what is happening. Only basic files and drivers needed to run Windows are started. If a problem doesn't reappear when you start in safe mode, you can eliminate the default settings and basic as possible cause device drivers. To start in safe mode follow the link.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/315222

  Step 2:

  If you are able to boot to the desktop in Mode safe, it means that the third-party application prevents the computer from starting in normal mode. To check you can configure the computer to clean start State and then try to boot into normal mode and check what is happening. To set up its own start-up follow the link below.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353

  If the problem does not continues when the computer is in the clean start State follow the steps listed to identify which application is causing the problem.

  Note: When you are finished troubleshooting, follow step 7 article to start on normal startup.

  Hope this information is useful.

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• Windows Explorer hangs in vista

  I use windows vista home edition and using widows Explorer to find files, etc, if there is a problem, that is to say wireless hub or permissions, then explore just hangs. Manager tasks cannot stop the Explorer, the only solution seems to be reset. Why I left XP? y at - it update?

  Hello Greensleeves2001,

  Thanks for posting your question on the Microsoft answers Forum.

  Since Windows Explorer hangs when you perform a search to find files, it is possible that your search index may be corrupted or unusable. So, it is quite easy to rebuild the search index.

  Click on the start ORB, in the start search box, type index. Then select the Indexing Options of instant search, which will be at the top of the list.
  Click Advanced, and then select Rebuild to rebuild the index from scratch.

  This will take a while to complete, so don't choose not to do this if you are just finishing a task.

  If please reply back and let us know if it helped to solve your problem

  Sincerely,

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• Cannot manage libraries. Cannot retrieve CD using Windows Media Player 12, error '"Windows Media Player cannot find the file'

  Original title: WMP 12 won't fill the library, allow me to manage the libraries, or it is for me to rip music

  WMP 12 is unable to find my music files; When I select > Union > manage libraries > music (or any other library), nothing happens. If I try to extract a new music CD WMP will not let me select a location to store the file torn; If a test of tear, anyway, I get an error message saying WMP "Windows Media Player cannot find the file.

  Through the windows, I can see my music library and that it complements filled with many good things and play music that is then added to the library WMP one track at a time. But that bat rather point to WMP.

  I have added and deleted folders from the libraries of music, I used different hard drives, I used the store to library WMP and I installed and uninstalled and reinstalled WMP three times, I tried using WMP with and without Windows Media Center. Nothing helps. Any ideas?

  Hi Watford CVS,

  Try to enable and disable Windows Media Player and check the result.
  Step 1: Disable Windows Media Player
  a. Click Start, type optionalfeatures and press to enter.
  b. in the list of objects, expand multimedia functions.
  c. uncheck Windows Media Player and click ok.
  d. restart the computer so that the changes take effect.

  Step 2: Turn on Windows Media Player
  a. Click Start, type optionalfeatures and press to enter.
  b. in the list of objects, expand multimedia functions.
  c. place a check on Windows Media Player, and then click ok.
  d. restart the computer so that the changes take effect.
  e. check if the problem persists.

  See Or turn off Windows features turn on

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• Cannot install KB973688: error: Windows Setup: error opening installation log file

  Original title: cannot install KB973688

  After you download http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=00bcdf28-2299-4150-964d-88a601e25229&displaylang=en#Instructions

  I run the file and get the error message from Windows install: error opening installation log file. Verify that the specified log file location exists and is writable

  Hello

  Try this:

  Step 1: Run the file as administrator.

  a. right click on the downloaded installation file.

  b. Select run as administrator.

  c. then follow the installation wizard.

  Step 2: If it does not help, reset the windows updates and then try to install the update.

  How to reset the Windows Update components: http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058  

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• Since the last nights update I get now launching explorer.exe "windows cannot access the specified device, file, or the path?

  Since update of last nights, I get now launching explorer.exe "windows cannot access the specified device, file, or the path?

  Hi Jemd3,

  I suggest you to completely remove Norton of the system using Norton Removal Tool and check if the problem persists.

  Method 1:

  Maybe it's that your computer is affected by virus and malware. I suggest you run an online anti-virus scan and a scan for Malware. See the links below.

  Microsoft OneCare:

  http://OneCare.live.com/standard/EN-US/3/default.htm

  Malicious software removal tool

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.aspx

  Get a free PC safety scan

  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

  Hope this information is useful.

  Thanks and regards.

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• I get the message Windows Media Player: "windows media Player cannot find the file.

  I get the message Windows Media Player: "windows media Player cannot find the file. The link between the library item and its digital media file associated with may be broken. To solve the problem, try to fix the link or delete the library item. "When I try to record several songs. I can play the songs so I don't know what link is broken. The problem started after I tried to play a CD using Nero Essentials. I have since uninstalled Nero from my computer but I still have the error message and can not burn a CD.

  Hello

  Step 1: Change the media files are automatically added to the library when played.

  (a) click the arrow below the Library tab, click More Options, and then click the Player tab.

  (b) to prevent media files on your computer or the Internet to be added to your library when you play, delete media files add to library when played check box.

  Step 2: Also rebuild the database of windows media player.

  Follow the steps in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925718

  See also http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/webhelp/default.aspx?&mpver=11.0.5721.5260&id=C00D10BA&contextid=89&originalid=C00D10BA

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• Error when you try to play the downloaded tracks: Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player might not support the file type or does not support the codec used to compress the file.

  Windows Media Player cannot play the file. The player might not support the file type or does not support the codec used to compress the file. (((PLEASE HELP)))

  I understand that this has been a matter of repetition and I made the suggestions listed and nothing works. This just started happening, although downloading songs, and once they are finished I'm not able to play them with Windows Media Player. The initial message indicates that the file has an extension that is not recognized by Windows Media Player.

  
  

  I have a Dell Inspiron Laptop with Windows Vista Home. Any suggestions? What should I chahnge how I download and save music?

  Hey Taylor09,

  You may find that you are getting this message in Windows Media Player due to one of the following reasons.

  a. you try to play a file that is not supported by the player.

  b. you are trying to play a file that the player does not support, but the file was compressed by using a codec that is not supported by the player.

  Step 1:

  Confirm that you are trying to play a supported file type. The following article lists the types of files (formats) supported by Windows Media Player.

  Information on the types of media files that supports Windows Media Player

  Note that if you tried to play the file type is included in this table, the file might have been encoded with a codec that is not supported by Windows Media Player. If this is the case, Windows Media Player cannot play the file.

  Step 2:

  Download the necessary codec to play the file.

  For more information of Codec, see: Codecs: frequently asked questions

  Kind regards

  Shinmila H - Microsoft Support

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• Windows vista for the full installation file that contains package. __

  Respected Sir/Madam,

  I have problem in bought and installed windows vista operating system, so I need an extra copy of already purchased the operating system windows vista, for the complete installation file containing the package.

  Hi sssekarrr,

  It depends completely on the purchase you have made and that the vendor where you purchased Windows Vista if there is a possibility to get an extra copy of the purchase.

  You will need to contact the vendor from which you made the purchase.

  I hope this helps!

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.
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• Error when you try to play audio files: Windows Media Player cannot access the file. The file may be in use, you won't have access to the computer where the file is stored

  Windows Media Player cannot access the file. The file may be in use, you won't have access to the computer on which the file is stored, or your proxy settings are may not be incorrect.

  I hope someone can help on Win 7 64 bit, music is taken on a disk usb2 external hard... I had no problem until today when the message in the title appeared next to each track, with a little red cross.

  I already deleted database library as suggested by some of the forums, also disabled the media as a feature of Win 7, rebooted and then re-enabled it.  I also disconnected externally and restarted that as well, I'm also the same mistake with a cd in the cd drive as well.

  Can anyone help?

  Hello

  This error may occur for one of the following reasons:
  The file is currently in use. Close the file and then try again.

  You are not allowed to access the location where the file is stored.

  Follow these steps to grant all permissions in the folder where the files are stored:
  1. right click on the folder on the external drive and click Properties.
  2. in the Properties window, click on Security tab.
  3. now, click Edit , and then click Add.
  4. now, type everyone in the box and click OK.
  5. check the full control box.
  6. click on apply and then click OK.

  You can also try the mentioned below as follows:

  1. click on start.
  2. go in Control Panel.
  3. Select "SOUND".
  4. double-click on speakers.
  5. click on the tab advanced and then uncheck the enable audio enhancements.

  Kind regards
  Amal-Microsoft Support.
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• Windows Media Player cannot play the file because there is a problem with the audio device. It might not be a sound device installed on your computer

  Original title: speaker FOR desktop

  In the deskstop I connected an external speaker INTEX WITH power SUPPLY via USB and pins with audio jack.    The device is installed REALTek.   When I play songs or video, he said: -.

  "Windows Media Player cannot play the file because there is a problem with the audio device. "It might not be a sound device installed on your computer, it can be used by another program, or it might is not working properly.

  How to solve this problem.

  Hello

  I realize has the inconvenience that you are having with your speakers that you get an error message while playing the songs. I will certainly help you to question.

  I would like to know some information:

  1. Have you tried to plug any other speakers or headphones?

  2. You did changes to the hardware/software before this problem?

  3. Have you tried using these speakers with another PC?

  Also, I suggest you refer to the suggestion of Pinaki reducing replied on June 20, 2014 from the link below:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-hardware/Windows-Media-Player-cannot-play-the-file-because/7faf6bdb-6a4e-4B5B-b5a9-2119907d953e

  Hope this information helps.

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  Please get back to us with an update on the issue, we will be happy to help you.