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Windows Explorer Not Responding
I am running a Windows 7 desktop, and all of a sudden I began getting "Windows Explorer Not Responding" pop-up (see attached). It appears erratically (though frequently), and not always with the same program running. I only use a few programs regularly, and there was nothing changed on my computer - and to the best of my knowledge no new programs installed - when this started happening. I had this problem a couple of months ago, and after scanning for malware (there was none) and other suggested solutions I finally created a new profile - which worked for awhile ... then the problem resumed.
Please help.
Thanks,
Phil
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Please help.
Thanks,
Phil
Explorer-error.JPG
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For clarity, a Repair Install is not a Re-install. If the machine is reasonably functional otherwise, a Repair Install keeps data and applications.
I agree entirely with regmigrant.
In most systems exhibiting this type of behavior that I've serviced, it turned out to be a hard drive that was failing causing multiple programs (and yes, even Windows Explorer itself) to show "Not Responding" for extended periods and then resume working.
Speedfan and other utilities have a SMART section for diagnosing hard drives. The online test in Speedfan will give you a good idea regarding the drives Performance and Fitness.
In most systems exhibiting this type of behavior that I've serviced, it turned out to be a hard drive that was failing causing multiple programs (and yes, even Windows Explorer itself) to show "Not Responding" for extended periods and then resume working.
Speedfan and other utilities have a SMART section for diagnosing hard drives. The online test in Speedfan will give you a good idea regarding the drives Performance and Fitness.
run msconfig and in the startup tab, click disable all
reboot to test
reboot to test
+John hurst - yes, sorry misread in haste
+nobus - ahem
+nobus - ahem
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Thank you!
@philsimmons - Thank you and I was happy to help you with this.