Windows explorer stoped working...


  1. Posts : 65
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
       #1

    Windows explorer stoped working...


    I just restarted my PC and it sais that windows explorer is not responding....
    What to do?
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #2

    Turn off your antivirus and boot.

    Try to boot in safe mode

    If you can run an antivirus scan. Download, if you can, malwarebytes and do a scan.

    Did you do a clean install or upgrade?
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 1,506
    W7 Ult. x64 | OS X
       #3

    If you have previous system restore points to choose from, try to restore to a point previous to the last program/setting you installed/changed.

    I've had issues with explorer caused by third party themes, especially when forced to replace the stock explorer.exe. If you find that explorer.exe isn't responding, you can usually get it to reboot itself if you open the task manager and close the program and then start it up again via task manager.

    Ctrl-Alt-Delete
    Task Manager
    Processes Tab
    Highlight "Explorer.exe"
    End Process
    File > New Task (Run...)
    Explorer.exe

    This is only a temporary workaround until you find the cause of your problems.
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