Windows Explorer has stopped working error message when I access my folder of snaps

Window #1:

Explorer Windows has stopped working.

Windows is looking for a solution.

Option: Cancel box

Window #2:

Explorer Windows restarts.

Option: Cancel box

Come this error message when I try to access my folder only snaps.

Please help me.

Hello

A few questions will help us better to solve your problem. Please answer these questions for us:

1. what operating system do you use?

2. what programs you have problems with?

3. is there an error message generated?

4. what type of file you go when this happens?

5 How long this issue is past?

6. is there anything changed/added/deleted before this issue popped up?

It's basically the who, what, when, where and why of troubleshooting.

Eddie B.

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