Solved Exporer freezes when right clicking on USB Pen Drive

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[Solved] Right clicking on USB Pen Drive causes Crash

This is a strange problem. Whenever i insert a usb pen drive and go to my computer, right clicking on the drive will cause explorer to freeze (only the my computer window) and I have to use the task manager to end the explorer process and then start it again. Double clicking and opening the drive has no problems. I have tried this with 5 different USB drives, and all of them exhibit the same problem. The drives have no viruses in them and have been scanned by ESET Smart Security 4.

Any help guys? :confused:
 
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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Version 6.1 (Build 7600)
CPU
Intel Core2 6300 @ 1.86 GHz
Motherboard
Intel DP965LT
Memory
2GB
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire ATI Radeon HD4670 512MB GDDR3
Sound Card
IDT (onboard)
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell SP2208WFP
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Hard Drives
Samsung SP2004C SATA
PSU
Odyssey 450W
Case
Zebronics Antibiotic
Cooling
Stock
Keyboard
Logitech Easy Keyboard Deluxe
Mouse
Logitech Mx510
Internet Speed
256K
Hi Games Goblin,

You are right, it is a strange problem, lets see if I can help.

Are they being scanned for viruses as soon as you plug them in? Perhaps this is causing the delay. Test by temporarily turning off virus scanning and then plugging one in.

There are also programs that dump the contents of USB drives onto the hard drive (either maliciously intended or due to the installation of USB backup media) - check for one of these

See if the problem still occurs in Windows Safe Mode

Try other USB ports, preferably in the back (if you are using front usb)
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Hack job
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q8200 @ 2.33GHz
Motherboard
GigaByte EP45-UD3
Memory
8 GB Kingston
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GeForce 9600GT
Sound Card
Soundblaster Audigy
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC x2 22"
Hard Drives
2 x Samsung 500GB (RAID)
2 x Samsung 2TB
1 x WD Green 2TB
1 x Seagate 1TB
1 x Samsung 500GB
PSU
Thermaltake QFan 750W
Case
CM Scout Gaming
Cooling
Coolermaster V10
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless Keyboard 1000
Mouse
Microsoft Wireless Optical 2000
Internet Speed
320
Other Info
Winfast PVR2000CP
LG DVD-RAM DVD/RW/DL Super Multi
Linksys WMP300Nx2 Wireless Adapter
Solced, Thanks!

TimStitt said:
Hi Games Goblin,

You are right, it is a strange problem, lets see if I can help.

Are they being scanned for viruses as soon as you plug them in? Perhaps this is causing the delay. Test by temporarily turning off virus scanning and then plugging one in.

There are also programs that dump the contents of USB drives onto the hard drive (either maliciously intended or due to the installation of USB backup media) - check for one of these

See if the problem still occurs in Windows Safe Mode

Try other USB ports, preferably in the back (if you are using front usb)
Click to expand...

Sorry for the late reply TimStitt, but you were right! It had something to do with ESET Smart Security. Go to advanced settings --> Real time file system protection and then uncheck the Removable media box. This solved it for me! Thanks again TimSitt! :D
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Version 6.1 (Build 7600)
CPU
Intel Core2 6300 @ 1.86 GHz
Motherboard
Intel DP965LT
Memory
2GB
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire ATI Radeon HD4670 512MB GDDR3
Sound Card
IDT (onboard)
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell SP2208WFP
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Hard Drives
Samsung SP2004C SATA
PSU
Odyssey 450W
Case
Zebronics Antibiotic
Cooling
Stock
Keyboard
Logitech Easy Keyboard Deluxe
Mouse
Logitech Mx510
Internet Speed
256K
You're very welcome!

It's good to know that it was the ESET Smart Security.
So let's call this a team effort :)

If you haven't already, please mark the thread as solved.

All the best

- Tim
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Hack job
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q8200 @ 2.33GHz
Motherboard
GigaByte EP45-UD3
Memory
8 GB Kingston
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GeForce 9600GT
Sound Card
Soundblaster Audigy
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC x2 22"
Hard Drives
2 x Samsung 500GB (RAID)
2 x Samsung 2TB
1 x WD Green 2TB
1 x Seagate 1TB
1 x Samsung 500GB
PSU
Thermaltake QFan 750W
Case
CM Scout Gaming
Cooling
Coolermaster V10
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless Keyboard 1000
Mouse
Microsoft Wireless Optical 2000
Internet Speed
320
Other Info
Winfast PVR2000CP
LG DVD-RAM DVD/RW/DL Super Multi
Linksys WMP300Nx2 Wireless Adapter
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