Windows 7 explorer in hanging and do not respond for long time


  1. Arman
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    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit.
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    Windows 7 explorer in hanging and do not respond for long time


    HI GUY I HAVE A WINDOWS 7 INSTALLED BY SONY VAIO FACTORY.

    After 2 month use it ,its window explorer sometimes for a long time (i don't know its time certainly)do not respond and dont show its items (for example:disc drives);

    is it because of virus?
    is there anyone to help and guide me? before every thing i thank you
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  3. seavixen32
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    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
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    Welcome to Windows Seven Forums.

    You could try a clean boot in an effort to pin down what is causing Windows Explorer to hang.

    Troubleshoot Application Conflicts by Performing a Clean Startup
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  4. Layback Bear
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    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
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    Sometimes running sfc /scannow will solve the problem. It did for me.
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