Windows Explorer shows blank


  1. markvis14
    Posts : 82
    Windows 7 64 Bit
       New #1

    Windows Explorer shows blank


    Hello SevenForums,

    Ever since running some registery cleaner I have been having issues with my windows explorer.
    I never should have touched my registery with untrusted software in the first place..

    I know most of you will probably suggest me to reinstall but I would prefer to just put the registry entries back in place as I have a lot installed on my computer.

    Whenever I try to start up "Computer" or control panel it shows the explorer but the contents are blank.

    Could anyone help me out with this annoying problem?

    I run Windows 7 SP1 64 bit.

    I already scanned my disk for issues (sfc /scannow) but nothing was found.
    Please note that I also have read several threads regarding this issue but I do not have Virtual Clone Drive installed, if that may help.

    Best regards,
    Mark Visser
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  3. richc46
    Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       New #2

    Welcome
    This could be fixed with a system restore.
    Go back a few days before the problem
    System Restore

    In the future this is all you need to do to maintain the computer and stay away from Reg cleaners etc.
    To maintain your computer

    10 Tips on How to Properly Maintain Your Computer

    Steps that I did not notice on the guide include:

    Running a scan disc before doing a defrag

    Using Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes.

    Making System Restore points, at least once a week

    Makaing a system Image once a month (varies by user)

    Not relying on your A/V common sense, should prevail. You know of many sites can cause a problem.

    Do not use any reg cleaning or optimizing software.

    Download and use Ccleaner about once every two months. Untick any registry entries.
    http://www.piriform.com/

    If you follow these instructions, you will be trouble free for a long time to come.

    Be sure to back up your hard drive about once a month (varies by user) and to keeep system restore points up to date.

    Optimize Windows 7
    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/w...er-performance
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  4. markvis14
    Posts : 82
    Windows 7 64 Bit
    Thread Starter
       New #3

    Hi,

    Thank you for your reply.
    I have decided to backup my information for as much as I can.. (I cant access the computer folder so I have to copy files via DOS) and then install a fresh installation of Windows 7 64bit.

    I have learned from this mistake, I am a gamer and always up for optimizing but this time I went too far..

    Thank you for your time and help.
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