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Explorer.exe freezes Windows 7
I have been having trouble of Windows randomly freezing sometimes on my desktop(first listed in specs). I figured it wasn't serious as it happen every now and then. Now, as of 2 days, it freezes every time I login. It freezes in a unique way: hard drive light goes solid but you can still click on some things or move the mouse before it will actually completely freeze. I have tried safemode which it still does the same thing unless I choose start with command prompt. So, I figure it must be explorer freezing it because it will freeze instantly if I start it using task manager. I have disabled many context menus, start up programs, and other various things to try to fix the issue. I am also having another issue when I click on the explorer shortcut in the taskbar it will say it is not associated. I have tried the exe association repairs and the registry fix from Microsoft, neither fixed the issue. I am not sure if the two are connected, that is why I mentioned it.
Any ideas what is causing the issue?
Thanks!