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You said (other thread) SFC did not fix the issue and in your view the hard drive is OK (although it might not be)<br />
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1. Use the manufacturer's disk test utility and test the disk fully. This will be better than CHKDSK.<br />
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2. Check for viruses and malware.
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I did<br />
SFC --&gt; no issue found<br />
Full ChkDsk on the external HD --&gt; no issue found<br />
I will test your suggestions today, thanks
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You can move or copy all your Data from that external drive to a temporary folder on another &nbsp;media (your computer), then FORMAT that Drive, but be sure to uncheck quick format first. it will take more time but will fix Bad Sectors., then move back your data.<br />
also I suggest you to Uninstall &quot;Directory Opus&quot; just for a period of time to test if it is the cause of problem.
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Download CrystalDiskInfo <a href="http://crystalmark.info" rel="ugc">http://crystalmark.info</a>&nbsp;and check post and S.M.A.R.T. errors found on external drive
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All,<br />
I ran my antivirus (Norton) and antispyware (Malwarebytes) but they found no issue.<br />
I decided to revert my HD to one week ago (I use Macrium Reflect)<br />
Things are stabilized but got an update warning from Opus Directory for an incompatibility with the latest Windows 10 Update..<br />
I think this may be the issue<br />
I upgraded Opus Directory, then installed the W10 update. So far so good. Will keep you posted
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I am glad it is fixed now, and thanks for your feedback.
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Found this solution to my problem
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I had this question after viewing <a href="https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/29010463/Corrupted-File-Makes-Windows-File-Explorer-Crash.html" rel="ugc">Corrupted File Makes Windows File Explorer Crash</a>.<br />
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Hello<br />
I posted a few days ago a question about a corrupted file that would make File Explorer or similar software (Opus Directory) crash just when browsing a folder on an exernal hard drive (see link above)<br />
I was able to fix the issue by identifying the corrupted file and deleting it in safe mode<br />
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So the issue comes back again. I browsed another folder today and again file explorer crashed because of another corrupted file. So I identified and deleted it...But the issue now continues with another file. Looks like an endless problem<br />
I never had any issue navigating in these folders before. Just as an information the folders which generated problems only contain video files, mainly .mp4.<br />
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I am wondering if it is File explorer itself that corrupts the files when screening the folder after opening it.<br />
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Any support welcome, thanks
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I had this question after viewing Corrupted File Makes Windows File Explorer Crash (https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/29010463/Corrupted-File-Makes-Windows-File-Explorer-Crash.html).

Hello
I posted a few days ago a question about a corrupted file that would make File Explorer or similar software (Opus Directory) crash just when browsing a folder on an exernal hard drive (see link above)
I was able to fix the issue by identifying the corrupted file and deleting it in safe mode

So the issue comes back again. I browsed another folder today and again file explorer crashed because of another corrupted file. So I identified and deleted it...But the issue now continues with another file. Looks like an endless problem
I never had any issue navigating in these folders before. Just as an information the folders which generated problems only contain video files, mainly .mp4.

I am wondering if it is File explorer itself that corrupts the files when screening the folder after opening it.

Any support welcome, thanks

Recurrent Files Corruption

Videos

Windows 10 is a personal computer operating system featuring the "universal application architecture" (UAP); apps can be designed to run across multiple devices with nearly identical code, including PCs, tablets, smartphones, embedded systems, Xbox One, Surface Hub and HoloLens. Windows 10 also includes a virtual desktop system, a window and desktop management feature called Task View, the Microsoft Edge web browser, support for fingerprint and face recognition login, voice-based search (Cortana), new security features for enterprise environments, and DirectX 12 and WDDM 2.0 to improve the operating system's graphics capabilities for games.