i'm running xp with sp2 on a pretty decent computer..when i browse through some video files on my h: drive, often times happens when i scroll with the mouse, or when i click on a file, i will get a message saying windows explorer must close, do i wanna report blah blah..so i close it..i can then re open it and browse some more, but usually resulting in the same thing..recently, drwatson postmordem debugger has been crashing too, and windows explorer has been crashing in different places then just h, but usually only happens when i'm opening a folder that contains a video file, clicking a video file, scrolling..
i think it also happend a couple times when i tried to get the properties of a file..probably video..
anyway, it doesnt happen that often, i can do everything normally..a lot of videos work and dont give me a problem, even the ones that have crashed before, i can still play them right after..
hope someone can help me out there..
2006-08-13 18:45:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I believe you have picked up a virus that is causing your Explorer to crash. Some are written to restart the computer on it's own, and storing itself in your c:\windows\system32 folder and in your "startup"...so that it continues to run every time you start your machine. You can check the startup programs by going to the "command prompt" which is on your "start, programs, accessories" menu. Once there, type MSCONFIG and hit enter. Then click on the last tab at the top which is the "startup" area. Normally, you'll be able to recognize any unusual looking program which can look identical in spelling as some of your windows system files. If you have any question about any files you see there, go to Google and type the name of the files in their search box and it will tell you exactly what that file is and what it does. If I can help,,,,Viruses, Trojans, Varients, Keyloggers and Worms are my specialty. Hit me on dumbbutt4321@yahoo.com I'll be happy to help. Larry...P.S. If you have the program called "hijack this" which is free...it will provide you with a list of all of your systems files which you can copy and send to me and i'll check it for you. You can also reach your startup area by clicking on "Start" then on "Run"... In the box,,,type in MSCONFIG
2006-08-13 18:55:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
provide ure pc an antivirus and secret agent ware test. it ought to be an outbreak. additionally open extra desirable than a million residing house windows explorer window so a crash wont carry the full gadget down. Run residing house windows replace and notice regardless of if there are any hotfixes. If there are none, bare with it or get an o.e.m reproduction of XP someplace. residing house windows Vista sucks... I took it off a compaq presario and placed xp on it. Now it runs like a dream...
2016-10-02 01:27:10 · answer #2 · answered by mcclune 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe these files require high graphics and high rams, so try working on that thing with acceleration of rams and VGA card.
OR, you can reinstall windows, because most conflicts, and other things are returned to default.
OR, try opening the folder options, and choose these files not to open in the player that is causing the problem, (Let it always tell you Open With...) then try to scroll in the folder that is freezing, if the computer didnt freez, then there something with your player....try reinstalling
Good Luck....
2006-08-13 18:55:14 · answer #3 · answered by ComPRO 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
look windows exp is not the best u should use THE AVANT
u ll never be sorry
try it
2006-08-13 18:58:24 · answer #4 · answered by sherbions 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
download mozzilla firefox its much beter than explorer--i wouldnt go back.
2006-08-13 18:52:05 · answer #5 · answered by Ron~N 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋