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• Windows Explorer freezes in Vista Home Edition

  Windows Explorer stops working when moving the files from one folder to another, removing files, when I put something in the trash. It comes from the dialog box showing how much time remaining. I have to do a Ctrl, alt, delete to open the file manager and then select end task. The files are where I put them, but the dialog box will remain forever!

  Often, a certain instability in Windows Explorer is due to the defective shell extensions and addons.
  Consider using Sysinternals Autoruns or ShellExView. Disable Add-ons and non Microsoft shell extensions and verify the behavior.  If he went, reactivate the disabled extensions/add-ons, one at a time and see if you can identify who may be liable.

  Try a clean boot, or boot into safe mode.  The behavior persists?

• Windows explore freezes vista

  start right click button select explores opens but freezes must close with Task Manager, he worked there 2 days and before any ideals ps I've been in Task Manager services looking around, I think I broke it thank you

  Jim

  If you do not watch one of my suggestions?

  BTW, Norton could be the cause of some of your problems. A lot of users immediately remove Norton or McAfee when buying a new computer and the provider has preinstalled these security products.

• Freeze Windows Explorer

  My Windows Explorer freezes lately.  I log on, have no other applications open, then select 'My Documents '. Next, I get a blank white window.  I went to the Task Manager to find that Explorer.exe "unresponsive". When I look at the process in the Task Manager, it says that Explorer.exe taking 50% or more of my CPU.

  I have then to close the process and log in again.
  How can I fix it?

  Hello

  If it's a PC remove ALL power and reconnect the cables (both ends where possible), memory and cards
  -in fact, remove and replace - do not just tight. Clear vents and make sure the fans are working. For
  a laptop computer on all you can do to reinstall the memory, turn off vents and make sure the fans are working.

  ----------------------------------------------------

  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

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  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.
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  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/

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  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

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  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.

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• 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 Explorer crashes whenever I try to move or delete files

  No matter when I start a file (move or deletion of files) operation, Windows Explorer freezes in the middle of the operation.

  I'm still able to navigate my computer normally when that happens, but for file operation dialog box does not disappear and remains stuck at halfway.

  Any ideas why this might be happening? Thank you very much in advance!

  Hello

  Use the other methods in the previous troublesshooters I posted as the tcpmon.ini
  error is not the cause of the gel.

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  Departure - in the search box, type-> order

  at the top of the list to find COMMAND - CLICK RIGHT to it - RUN AS ADMIN

  Type the following commands (or copy and paste one at a time), each followed by pressing on enter.

  ipconfig/flushdns

  nbtstat-r

  nbtstat - RR

  netsh int Reinitialis

  netsh int ip reset

  netsh winsock reset

  RESET

  That resets your TCP/IP stack
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  Also update your drivers:

  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, who created the company
  the driver and more.
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/DriverView.html

  For drivers, visit system Maker as replacements and manufacturer device which are the
  most up-to-date. Control Panel - Device Manager - Display Adapter - write it down
  and complete the model tab of the driver for your video - double-click - card write
  to the bottom of the version information. Now click on UPdate Driver (this can do nothing as MS is
  far behind certification pilot) - 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 the other main device drivers you
  a.

  Now, go to the site of the manufacturer of system (Dell, HP, Toshiba as examples) (restoration) and
  then device Maker (Realtek, Intel, Nvidia, ATI, for example) of the site and get the latest news
  versions. (Search for updates to the BIOS, Chipset and software on the site of the manufacturer of the system while)
  it.)

  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 install
  actually arises. This is because some restore drivers before the most recent is installed
  (particularly that audio drivers) so install a driver - reboot - check is to be sure
  installed and repeat if necessary.

  Repeat BTW to the manufacturers - manufacturers of devices DO WORK DO NOT THEIR SCANNER-
  manually check 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

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  Whether to extract the tcpmon.ini from the Windows Vista disc.

  Access files on your Vista installation DVD
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/86959-access-Vista-install-DVD-files.html

  How to extract system files missing from the DVD of Windows 7/Vista.
  http://blog.NirSoft.NET/2009/09/17/how-to-extract-missing-system-files-from-the-DVD-of-Windows-7vista/

  I hope this helps.

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• Toshiba controls freezes Windows Explorer on Satellite L350D

  Hey guys, my Toshiba controls (Mute, play, stop, next and forward) buttons literally freezes Windows Explorer. I'm not 100% sure if there is a driver that comes pre-installed, but if there is then could someone point me in the right direction on how to fix this?

  Also, if it helps I have my folder 'TOSAPINS' containing all the programs that came pre-installed with my laptop.

  Thank you for your support.

  Hello

  Do you mean that your internet explore crashes by pressing control buttons Toshiba?
  That s strange.

  Never heard talk about this issue, but as you know nothing is impossible using the Windows OS ;)

  However, I recommend the update of the OS and the cleaning of the operating system using CCLeaner (free software).
  In addition, you could reinstall the package of value added because this package contains applications that control buttons of Toshiba.

  Good bye

• Explorer Windows keeps freezing.it freezes when I try to explore my computer, but the other stuff works like firefox or other shortcuts Office

  Explorer Windows guard freezing.it freezes when I try to explore my computer but the other stuff works like firefox or another office short cuts.i do not know what to do about this.

  Please start with the basics:

  The first Question of troubleshooting: If the problem is new, what has changed between the time things worked and the time they do not have?

  The second issue of Windows troubleshooting: what is the status of virus/malware of the machine? If you think it's clean, what programs (and versions) allows you to determine this?

  Make sure that the computer is clean:
  http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

  Post back with answers/results for help if you need it. MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

• Do a right click on desktop freezes computer, Windows explore and Dr. Watson as time stop working. Only Ctrl + Alt + Delete can be used to reset the computer

  original title: right clicking on desktop freezes the computer, Windows explore and Dr. Watson times stop working.  Only Ctrl, Alt, Del to reset computer

  Make a right click on desktop freezes the computer.  Explorer Windows and Dr. Watson stop working. Only Ctrl, Alt, Del restarts computer

  Hi Ken1948,

  1. did you of recent changes on the computer?

  2. you receive the error message?

  3 when was the last time it was working fine?

  Check if the problem persists in safe mode.

  A description of the options to start in Windows XP Mode

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

  It is possible that some third-party programs installed on the computer is causing the problem.

  I suggest that you put the computer in a clean boot state and check if it helps.

  To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows XP 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 configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" State

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

  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.

• Freezing of Windows Explorer (problem event name: AppHangB1 application name: Explorer.EXE)

  my laptop freeze everytime I try to copy files from one disk to another, and here is the problem report

  Problem event name: AppHangB1

  Application name: Explorer.EXE

  Application version: 6.0.6002.18005

  Application timestamp: 49e01da5

  Hang Signature: e36f

  Hang the Type: 4

  The system version: 6.0.6002.2.2.0.768.3

  Locale ID: 2057

  Signing of additional blocking 1: 84a74b2e2362b73156ffd8ce815ab7de

  Signature of blocking additional 2:0433

  Signing of additional blocking 3: 7ac408085f85bc7b4993b6de39385374

  Signing of additional blocking 4: ef2c

  Signing of additional blocking 5: 7192d5cf15e616a12e2e559236f7057d

  Signing of additional blocking 6: a5d3

  Signing of additional blocking 7: 9338adb319feac4f0ba33134abc2bfbc

   

  Original title: problem event name: AppHangB1 application name: Explorer.EXE

  Hello

  1 did you change on your computer before this problem?

  2. this problem occur when copying all the files?

  3. you try to copy files to an external drive?

  You can check if the problem exists in a clean boot state.

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: After a troubleshooting follow step 7: reset the computer to start as usual

  See also:

  Error: Windows Explorer has stopped working

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2694911

  (For Windows Vista)

• The volume causes Windows Explorer to freeze

  Hi all

  A question I continue to meet is one which concerns the volume on my laptop controls.  Every now and then, when I try to adjust the volume of my computer, Windows Explorer will freeze.  When I try to click on the bar of Solution Explorer, I was informed that "Windows has stopped working", and I give myself the option to restart, closure or waiting so that he could respond.  I can shut down or restart and will unlock the bar, but any time I try to adjust the volume after this first occurrence will result in another gel.  Volume control by physical on my laptop volume button or the virtual volume mixer will produce the same result.
  Here are some specs...
  Software: Windows 7 Edition home premium (32 bit)
  Material: Toshiba Satellite A205-S4577
  It is a problem that happens erratically, but tends to occur more frequently when the laptop is unplugged.
  
  Can anyone give advice?

  Thank you, Pranav.

  I actually received a response from Technical Support for Windows earlier and it solved the problem!
  In this case, they said that i:
  First, back up all files.
  Then make a quick virus scan to search for threats.  A few should be ok, but 10 or more are a problem.
  Then, do an analysis of the file system to find all system files is damaged.  The scan detects and repairs.  To do:
  1. Open an elevated command prompt. To do this, click Start, click principally made programs, Accessories, right-click guest, and then click run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click allow.
  2. At the command prompt, type the following command and press ENTER: sfc/scannow
  And that solved it for me!

• Windows Explorer and my computer crash or freeze

  Whenever I try to examine the C drive or any drive, thecomputer resets on the office or is in Active Desktop Recovery mode. However, I can view the drives from other computers on a small network. Advice please?

  Running XP Professional with SP3 on a DEll Precision 380 computer

  Thankkyou,

  Jack

  Hello

  1. what types of files are there in Windows Explorer?
  2. don't transfer you files from an external drive?
  Method 1:
  Create a new user account and see if that helps.
  Reference:
  How to create and configure user accounts in Windows XP:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/279783
  
  Method 2:
  I suggest you make a system full scan just to be sure.
  Here is a link that will give you information on how to perform a full scan of the system:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx
  Note: The data files that are infected must be cleaned only by removing the file completely, which means that there is a risk of data loss.

• Windows Explorer (NOT IE) freezes and say that Windows has stopped working.

  I'm constantly Windows Explorer has stopped working error whenever I try to use it.  I can open the Windows Explorer, but I can't click on search of files or a file or folder without this error and I have to use the task of the Manager close.  The same thing happens when I use MyComputer and try to access the files in this way.  I have XP Home Edition.  I have no way to access my files now that the command prompt window.  I ran my anti-virus (Norton) and he did not find anything.
  Any suggestions?

  The first Question of troubleshooting: If the problem is new, what has changed between the time things worked and the time they do not have?

  The second issue of Windows troubleshooting: what is the status of virus/malware of the machine? If you think it's clean, what programs (and versions) allows you to determine this?

  Make sure that the computer is clean (Norton alone is not enough):
  http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

  If the computer is clean, try the boot minimum troubleshooting to see if something works in the background is the culprit.
  Clean boot in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353
  Boot minimum troubleshooting Windows XP - Advanced http://support.microsoft.com/kb/316434
  MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

• The Windows 7 Explorer freezes when moving files or when I right click a file in my computer, I think it's because of the size.

  It is not malware, etc., or what you guys proposed previously.  I think that Windows is trying to display a preview of the file, and this should not be happening if it slows me down so much!

  Hello

  Look at the link here because it has some good suggestions to help with Explorer Windows has stopped working.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-performance/Windows-Explorer-has-stopped-working/6ab02526-5071-4DCC-895F-d90202bad8b3

  You can also look at this link for the optimization of the performance of Windows 7.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/optimize-Windows-7-for-better-performance

  I hope this helps.

  Marilyn

• Explorer Windows Search freezes when I try to use it.

  I was trying to clean boot my laptop I think I messed up something. Now I can use the Windows Explorer search please help

  Hey Wasim,.

  Run the Microsoft Fixit to http://support.microsoft.com/mats/windows_search to solve the problems associated with Windows Search.

  Also run the built in the search and indexing troubleshooter.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-search-and-indexing-Troubleshooter

  I hope this helps. If you have any questions, please let us know.