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Dawdler
Joined: 23 Nov 2009
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 Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 9:33 am Post subject: Explorer.exe problem |
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Can someone please help? The problem i have is that any desktop icon that allows access to any directory when used, crashes the computer. ie: if i click on "My Computer/Pictures/Documents etc" the message comes up saying "Windows Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close - we are sorry for the inconvenience". This also occurs if i attempt to enter the Control Panel or any search.
I have ran Reg Cure and Registry Mechanic which found countless errors which have been fixed.
I have attempted to run "explorer.exe" through the run command, however that causes a crash also.
I have renamed explorer.exe in the route and allowed it to create another after reboot, again to no avail. Please help |
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SoftStag
Joined: 05 Feb 2006
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Hi Dawdler, welcome to the forums.
Can you let us know what version of Windows you are using? Also, did you make any changes to the hardware or software immediately prior to this happening?
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Dawdler
Joined: 23 Nov 2009
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Hi ,
I'm using windows xp home edition, and there's been no changes recently.
I tried to do a system restore but each attempt came up as a failure, if that helps.
Many thanks for your time and your help is really appreciated. |
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SoftStag
Joined: 05 Feb 2006
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I think the best option is to check Windows for corrupt files. Go to Start, then Run and type in sfc /scannow and click OK. This will check the system files and replace any corrupt ones. Note that it may prompt you for your Windows XP CD.
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demdike
Joined: 23 Apr 2010
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Location: Malkin Tower
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