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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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For clarity, a Repair Install is not a Re-install. If the machine is reasonably functional otherwise, a Repair Install keeps data and applications.
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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.
run msconfig and in the startup tab, click disable all
reboot to test
+John hurst - yes, sorry misread in haste

+nobus - ahem
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Thank you!
@philsimmons - Thank you and I was happy to help you with this.