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• Windows has stopped working. Window is to check a solution to the problem...

  I can't open the files in windows and whenever I opened a folder, there will be a pop-up window indicating the windows has stopped working and it checks for a solution to the problem.

  Hello

  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).

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  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.

  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• Aero in Windows has stopped working

  I am running Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 2. Aero in Windows has stopped working. When this happened once before going to the control panel > change the color scheme and selected Windows Aero, but now this option is not listed. Checked the help and as advised checked my screen resolution and I saw 32-bit color, the verified value Advanced Configuration monitor and I saw this refresh rate is 60 Hz. Then forums got advice to run sfc/scannow and it came back and told me to Resource Protection Windows did not find any breach of integrity. Finally, taking advice to check that the graphics card by going to Device Manager but no device had anything by them which suggests that they do not work.

  Help the old windows look terrible after using Windows Aero

  Brett

  Hello

  Make sure that you are logged on as ADMINISTRATOR

  My Vista Aero Glass is turned off, how can I enable them again?
  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/my-Vista-Aero-Glass-turned-itself-off-how-do-i-enable-it-again/

  To the need to update or reinstall the video driver (it's a good idea in any case).

  Solve problems with Windows Aero
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-with-Windows-Aero

  How to enable or disable transparent Aero Glass on Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/75413-Aero-Glass-transparency.html

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  This utility, it is easy see which versions are loaded: (updated video/Display drivers and others)
  According to the needs.)

  -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 Manager - Display Adapter - note the brand and complete model of your
  video card - double - tab of the driver - write version information. Now click on UPdate Driver (this
  cannot do anything as MS is far behind the certification of drivers) - then do a right click - Uninstall - REBOOT
  This will refresh the driver stack.

  Repeat this for network - card (NIC), Wifi network, sound, mouse, and keyboard if 3rd party with their
  own the software and drivers and all other main drivers that you have.

  Now go to the site of the manufacturer of system (Dell, HP, Toshiba as examples) (restoration) and then of the manufacturer of the device
  (Realtek, Intel, Nvidia, ATI, for example) and get their latest versions. (Look for the 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 - tab drivers version you install actually shows up. This
  because some restore drivers before the most recent is installed (particularly that audio drivers) so install a
  pilot - reboot - check that it is installed and repeat if necessary.

  Repeat to the manufacturers - BTW on device at the DO NOT RUN 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

  If you update the drivers manually, then it's a good idea to disable the facilities of driver in the Windows updates,
  This leaves ONE of Windows updates, but it will not install the drivers who are generally older and cause
  questions. If updates offers a new driver and then hide it (right click on it) and then go look for new ones
  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

  Hope these helps.

  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• Explorer Windows has stopped working when you click FLVfile

  http://go.Microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=104288&clcid=0x0409

  Explorer Windows has stopped working when you click FLVfile / video clip downloaded by REALPLAYER

  Hello

  What version of the windows operating system is installed in the computer?

  I suggest you to see link and check. (That applies to windows vista and windows 7)?

  Error: Windows Explorer has stopped working

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

  Note: After checking in the clean boot, follow step: 7 article to reset your computer to normal startup.

  Note that it takes as much time to do the upgrade as to reinstall the operating system. In addition, some of your custom Windows settings may be lost through this process.

• My computer keep saying windows has stopped working

  My computer keep saying windows has stopped working. What can I do to solve the problem?

  Hello

  1. for how long are you facing this problem?

  2. did you of recent changes made to your computer?

  3. what operating system you run on your computer?

  I suggest that you perform a clean boot and check.

  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 repair, be sure to set the computer to start as usual as mentioned in step 7 in the above article.

  Explorer Windows stopped working

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

• Windows has stopped working properly

  "" I have windows vista and when I try to surf the internet, after awhile, it appears as a small windows that says "windows has stopped working properly ' and it restarts not close windows. It started before this date sometimes more often until my pc broke down: it became a flashy blue screen with writing something like problem phsichical... damage discs and now I tried to format it but it seems like the same problem comes up... now I can't download it again up to a certain point It is stackable

  Looks like your system is good enough corupted.  I backup my data and restore the computer to factory settings.  The procedure for this varies from a make and model to another, but should be in the documentation for your computer.

  I hope this helps.  Good luck.

• Family using in Windows Vista Premium 32 bit, I have error "host of transformation for Windows has stopped working" when you turn on the PC.

  Original title: Windows Vista 32-bit Edition home

  Family Windows Vista Edition using 32-bit - receive the following error message when you turn on the pc.

  HOST PROCESSING FOR WINDOWS HAS STOPPED WORKING.

  Nobody knows what's happening with pc or how that I should do to fix this problem.  Any help or advice will be

  appreciated.

  Thank you

  EJ

  Hello

  1. you remember to make changes to the computer before this problem?

  Method 1:

  If a Protection of resources Windows (WRP) file is missing or is damaged, Windows may not behave as expected. Auditor of file system (CFS) scan to fix all of the corrupted system files. To do this, follow the steps mentioned in 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:

  Put your computer in a clean boot state and then check if the problem persists

  Follow step 1 in the link.
  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  If everything works well after a clean boot, you can deduce that some third-party services are at the origin of the problem.

  Continue with the remaining steps to pin-point on the third party service.
  After find you the program that is causing the problem, you will have to perhaps to update or install a newer version of the program, if you rarely use that you should consider uninstalling the software.

  Important: n ' forget not to put the computer to a normal startup follow step 7 in the link.

  Method 3:

  The issue might be related to malicious software, I wish that you run a full scan using your security software or run a scan using the Microsoft Safety Scanner.

• Microsoft Windows has stopped working a problem due to the closing of the program

  original title: MICROSOFT WINDOWS has STOPPED WORKING A PROBLEM CAUSE THE PROGRAM to CLOSE__

  Remember - this is a public forum so never post private information such as numbers of mail or telephone!

  Ideas:

  • MICROSOFT WINDOWS HAS STOPPED WORKING
  • Error messages
  • Recent changes to your computer
  • What you have already tried to solve the problem

  Hi Aries19,

  Are a. When you this error?

  B. recent changes made on the computer?

  C. when exactly do you get this error?

  D. don't restart your computer / closed applications after this error?

  Let us try these methods.

  Method 1:  [Scan sfc] System File Checker

  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:

  1. click Startand type cmd in the box start the search.

  2. 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

  3. at the command calls, the following line and press ENTER: sfc/scannow

  When the analysis is complete, test to see if the problem you are experiencing is resolved.

  Visit the following link for more information:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/936212

  Method 2: Virus Scan

  You try to run a Microsoft online virus scanner and check if it detects something.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistasecurity/thread/ba80504b-61f1-4D71-960f-b561798b7b42

  Method 3: Clean boot

  Clean boot uses a minimal set of drivers and startup programs and helps eliminate software conflicts.

  (a) click Start, type msconfig in the start search box and press enter.

  (b) under the Services tab, check hide All Microsoft Services.

  (c) under the Startup tab, click on disable all, then click Ok.

  (d) If you are prompted to restart the computer, click Restart now.

  When the computer is in a clean boot, applications and third-party services are disabled. Once the computer is restarted, check if the problem occurs right now.

  Check out this link that talks about how perform a clean boot
  Note: Follow all of the steps in the link to know what software are contradictory.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Don't forget to reset the computer in a Normal startup once find you what software is conflicting.

  Hope this has been helpful.

  Kind regards
  Bindu S - Microsoft Support
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think

• When connecting with an Android phone through Verizon for attaching to the internet, receive the message "Microsoft (C) registry of Windows has stopped working".

  twice now that I got "Microsoft (C) registry of Windows has stopped working". Looking for online solutions, it tells me to update... and yet my Windows Update is underway. What is going on??

  I am traveling and using my Android phone by Verizon to tie to the internet... This could be the cause?

  Hi BetheForcia,

  Exactly when you receive this error message?

  Usually, this can happen due to data execution prevention.

  In order to diagnose the problem, you can check in the event viewer to determine the cause of the error and after return with details of the event viewer.

  What are the information in event logs? (Event Viewer)

  You can try to add it in the exception for the prevention of execution of data and check that it works.

  a. go to Start, Control Panel and click on System.
  b. now, click on the Advanced tab, and under performance, click settings.
  c. click on Data Execution Prevention , and then select the Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select: radio button.
  d. now click on the Add button and navigate to C:\Windows\System32 and choose the regsvr32.exe file. When you receive the message indicating it could make your computer becomes vulnerable to attack and unprotected, simply click OK to continue.
  e. click OK , and then click OK to exit

  Hope the helps of information.

  Please post back and we do know.

• Not Microsoft Windows - bar tasks or the Start button "register Microsoft windows not updated, (he is) Microsoft Windows has stopped working".

  On the computer startup, there is no button or the start task bar.  window appears reading: "Registry Microsoft windows not updated, (he is) Microsoft Windows has stopped working."  I could get on the internet, but I have a blank desktop!  What should I do?  Re-stall the disc?  I have a tower HP w / Vista bought in 2008.  THX, Lizz

  Hello

  1. have you made changes on the computer recently?

  Method 1.
  Let us scan SFC and check that it prevents this error to occur.
  Use the (SFC.exe) System File Checker tool to determine which file is causing the problem and then replace the file.
  To do this, follow these steps:
  a. open an elevated command prompt. To do this, click Start, click programs, accessories principally made, 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 on allow.
  b. type the following command and press ENTER:
  sfc/scannow
  The sfc/scannow command. analyzes all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with appropriate Microsoft versions.
   
  More information on SFC scan found in this document:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833
  
  Method 2.
  a. also, you can try again user account if the problem is resolved.
  Create a user account
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/create-a-user-account
   
  b. If the problem does not occur in the new account user set your user account damaged. The steps to fix the corrupt user account are given below.
  Fix a corrupted user profile.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows-Vista/fix-a-corrupted-user-profile
   
   
  Let us know if that helps.

• Installer of Modules of Windows Vista - Windows has stopped working... Configuration 3 of 3 to 0%

  original title: Windows Vista Ugh.

  I have Windows Vista Home Premium on a laptop Gateway. I get the installer of Modules of Windows has stopped working and has been the error message closed as well as the configuration 3 of 3 0% starting upwards.  Thank God the restart of death cycle is no longer happens, but it always appears when I restart/start my computer.  I have tried almost everything that I found online to fix this, and yet I still have these questions. I can not install updates to Windows due to the fault of the Windows Modules Installer every 3 minutes and I can't install SP2 even when I tried the 64 bit version of stand alone for my computer.  I literally a novel of installs failed in my history of windows because of this update and I constantly receive error messages when you try to install the update SP2 failed. I don't know what else to try now that I tried the system restore, and none of the dates are far enough for these errors go away.  Help, please.

  Check here the answer to the similar problem:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-performance/popup-box-says-Windows-module-installer-has/ae2fbeba-6f15-4676-8ddc-9cd926a79730

  Tom Ferguson

  PS

  I've seen many references to Vista but Vista ugh is new to me. ;-)

  TF

• When you try to open a folder I get a pop up Windows has stopped working

  When you try to access this folder and this folder, I get a pop up windows has stopped working. I ran a virus scan, memory diagnostics and now I am at a loss. If I didn't need some files, I would just delete the folder. All my other files and folders work fine and I have Vista. Please help :)

  Signature of the problem:
  Problem event name: APPCRASH
  Application name: explorer.exe
  Application version: 6.0.6002.18005
  Application timestamp: 49e01da5
  Fault Module name: mc_dec_mp4v.dll
  Fault Module Version: 8.5.0.14265
  Timestamp of Module error: 4b81ceb4
  Exception code: c0000005
  Exception offset: 00012d2f
  The system version: 6.0.6002.2.2.0.768.3
  Locale ID: 4105
  Additional information 1: fd00
  More information 2: ea6f5fe8924aaa756324d57f87834160
  Additional information 3: fd00
  Additional information 4: ea6f5fe8924aaa756324d57f87834160

  Fault Module name: mc_dec_mp4v.dll

  Product name: Mainconcepta® Mpeg - 4 Video Decoder engine
  Description: Mpeg-4 Video Decoder engine

  This codec is try to preview the files in the folder. You can try unstalling the codec or him reassociate the file type (change the default program):

  1. open default programs by clicking the Start button, click default programs.

  2. under "Choose the programs that Windows uses by default", click "associate any type of file or Protocol with a program.

  3. under the parchment of column 'name' down and look for '.mp4 and .mp4v', select one at a time then click on the "Change Program" button at the top right of the box.

  4. in the "open with" box under "Recommended programs", choose another program or click on the Browse button below to select the program you want.

  5 Click to place a check mark in the box "always use the selected program to open this type of file".

  6. click on OK to exit.

  Change the programs that Windows uses by default
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/change-which-programs-Windows-uses-by-default

• Photo Gallery Windows has stopped working

  I get the message "Photo Gallery Windows has stopped working" when I opened the Windows Photo Gallery and then closes WPG. All solutions? Help, please!

  I get the message "Photo Gallery Windows has stopped working" when I opened the Windows Photo Gallery and then closes WPG. All solutions? Help, please!

  ====================================
  Your photo library database may be corrupted.

  Maybe the following article offers some ideas:

  Stops Windows Live Photo Gallery (944221)
  answer or does not start
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/944221/en-us

  For Windows Photo Gallery... just change the path:

  XP
  C:\Documents and Settings\ > user name<\Local>
  Application Data\Microsoft\Windows Photo Gallery

  Vista
  %UserProfile%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows photo Gallery

  After Renaming Pictures.pd4 you will need to re-catalogue
  your photos and some tags may be lost. If the name change
  Pictures.PD4 does not solve the problem... you can delete
  the new Pictures.pd4 file and change the name of the
  origin to Pictures.pd4 and the catalog file should
  be restored.

  In later versions of Windows Live Photo Gallery...
  the file name may be Pictures.pd5.
  Volunteer - MS - MVP - Digital Media Experience J - Notice_This is not tech support_I'm volunteer - Solutions that work for me may not work for you - * proceed at your own risk *.

• Windows has stopped working

  Whenever I am busy with my computer, I get a message your windows has stopped working and stopped. It doesn't mean I don't work, but everything starts to become slower and slower. I am perfectly up to date with my updates, so don't know what to do.

  Hello

  Looks like some component stopped, and windows needs to restart. Did you check the event log again? That may indicate this problem occurs because the machine is not crashing or stopping automatically (these actions would indicate a hardware problem).

  Had you updated or installed new software before the appearance of this problem? There are clean boot steps you can follow to isolate the problem of troubleshooting here:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Good luck, Rick Rogers, aka "Crazy" - Microsoft MVP http://mvp.support.microsoft.com Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

• Photo Gallery Windows has stopped working properly

  When I try to use the windows laetitia Gallery, it shows a window that says "microsoft windows."  Photo Gallery Windows has stopped working properly.  then he said: it's the search for solutions, and the solution is always to update windows.  When I check my windows updates, it is said that it is up to date.  I have an automatic update.   This has happened for weeks.  I checked for solutions, installed things he told me too, etc, it continues to be every time.   I am able to use windows movie maker and media player, but it has happened with the photo gallery.

  Here is a solution I found:

  (1) Control Panel > Folder Options > view > show hidden folders and files
  2) go to: [reader
  Letter]: \Users\ [user] \AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows photo library
  (3) delete all content (or back up if you like or at least copy to a folder separate until that you confirm the data is not lost and everything works as it should)
  (4) Photo Gallery start Windows

  All files must still be there, and should remain intact, but the problem
  should be resoved. It may take a minute or two to rebuild your library.

  If this does not work go to start / search and type in reports on problems and Solutions, and double click on the program icon that appears.  See if he has everything related to this issue.

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves 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.