 Windows Explorer Crashes Consistantly [resolved], closes itself down after leaving on for a few minutes |
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 Sep 19 2007, 07:30 AM
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Super Member  Group: [HOSTED] Posts: 340 Joined: 29-April 07 Member No.: 42,353  |
This is a constant problem whenever I try sorting my files, suddenly Windows Explorer shuts itself down by calling in Dr. Watson. Then restarts and repeats again after awhile. It doesn't happen all the time, but the crash problem comes frequently and I have no idea how to diagnose the problem. Appreciate the help.
If any of this should be of useful info, I'm still using Windows XP Pro Edition SP1 and using IE 6 (not intending to update this because of complaints i get from other people regarding SP 2 and IE 7. The same goes with Vista.) |
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Sep 19 2007, 10:59 AM
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A clever man learns from his own mistakes, a WISE man learns from those of OTHERS Group: [HOSTED] Posts: 1,028 Joined: 12-April 06 From: Essex, UK Member No.: 21,719 |
Humm.. i agree with not having IE7 but i would recommend updating to SP2 as that might help the problem. Thats all i can really suggest but someone else might have more info. Try checking the net for the symptoms and a solution, and maybe a full virus scan just incase
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Sep 19 2007, 02:20 PM
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Privileged Member Group: [HOSTED] Posts: 513 Joined: 14-September 07 Member No.: 49,954 |
I doubt Windows Explorer problems have anything to do with your browsers. I used to have the same Windows Explorer crashing issue, and I was using Windows XP. It doesn't crash as frequently as the way you describe, but there were particular folders which I would open and they would just crash. I did a complete virus scan with Spyware Doctor (licensed) and eventually I don' experience the crash half as much. It still occurs once in awhile, but the situation has certainly improved.
This post has been edited by bishoujo: Sep 19 2007, 02:21 PM |
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Sep 19 2007, 04:38 PM
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Newbie [Level 2] Group: Members Posts: 26 Joined: 18-September 07 From: albania Member No.: 50,198 |
I think u must just upgrade your internet explorer.I am using now firefox and its easier surfing on the web.Maybe you must get sp2 or check windows update.
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Sep 19 2007, 06:06 PM
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Privileged Member Group: Members Posts: 504 Joined: 26-January 06 From: New Durham, NH Member No.: 17,651 |
A clear answer to this would be awesome.
I experienced this on a fairly-fresh install of Windows XP Professional SP2. Sometimes the OS would boot up and immediate Windows Explorer tells you that it will shut down Explorer to prevent harm to your computer.  (I took a screenshot because of the irony.) When Explorer shuts down, Dr. Watson tries to save the day by diagnosing but it too crashes.  After that, you're asked to send an error report (if you have that enabled). It's so retarded...The problem does scream out Microsoft, since we all know how horridly-programmed Windows is. Be glad that you're working with XP, as XP Professional SP2 is the best and most stable Windows OS today, IMO. I wonder if this happens in Vista. And if it does, it won't surprise me. 
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Oct 1 2007, 01:37 AM
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Super Member Group: [HOSTED] Posts: 340 Joined: 29-April 07 Member No.: 42,353 |
Sorry for the late reply. I have been a bit inactive lately. Thank you all for the replies, I managed to fix this problem.
A moderator can close this topic now. Thanks again for the help. |
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Oct 1 2007, 06:09 AM
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apt-get moo  Group: [MODERATOR] Posts: 2,153 Joined: 28-May 05 From: Devon, England Member No.: 7,593  |
Topic is resolved.
Please PM any moderator to continue this discussion. Until then, this topic is closed. |
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