Explorer.exe freezes Windows 7

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  1. Posts : 236
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 Pro x64, Windows 10 Home x64
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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!
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  2. Posts : 236
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 Pro x64, Windows 10 Home x64
    Thread Starter
       #2

    I forgot to mention, I have also tested the SSD using sector scanners and SMART reporting, have tried sfc scans and chkdsk and found no errors on all.
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  3. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #3

    Take a read through this and see if it sounds like a problem you might have. I smells like some sort of infection to me.

    Igfxupdate.exe forces cpu to load @ 100% - Microsoft Community
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  4. Posts : 236
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 Pro x64, Windows 10 Home x64
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Thanks for the response. I took a look at that but I don't think it is the same issue I am having. I do not hear the CPU fan speed up when it freezes so I don't think it is doing anything with CPU. Also, I didn't see anyone saying it actually freezes like I am experiencing.


    Thanks!
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  5. Posts : 5,440
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #5

    Try running Malwarebytes, then Ccleaner.
    Malwarebytes
    CCleaner Free download and review from SoftM8
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  6. Posts : 236
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 Pro x64, Windows 10 Home x64
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Hi Mitchell!

    I actually ran both of those programs already, including superantispyware and spybot. All three scanners showed nothing more than simple tracking cookies. Ccleaner didn't show much of anything for registry as I have ran it many times.


    Thanks for the response.
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  7. Posts : 5,440
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #7

    OK Then next I would try a system restore to a point before this started to happen or better still do you backup with images like Macrium Reflect? If so use this to go back to the point before it happened
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  8. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #8

    Monitor Task Manager Performanc to see when this happens.
    You state the C: drive activity light stays lit.

    Explorer.exe freezes Windows 7-task-manager-performance-7-31.png
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  9. Posts : 236
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 Pro x64, Windows 10 Home x64
    Thread Starter
       #9

    I don't think I'll be able to monitor since it freezes right away. Also, the issue has been happening so long (just got worse recently) I don't think I would be able to go back as far as I need.

    From your experience, does this sound like something wrong with explorer or something its launching? Or do you think it something different all together?
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  10. Posts : 236
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 Pro x64, Windows 10 Home x64
    Thread Starter
       #10

    I have started the computer today after it sitting off for a couple of days and it has not yet frozen. I'm guessing the problem still exists so I will continue to troubleshoot, but so far, so good. I read another forum where someone was troubleshooting the issue of association error with explorer.exe. In it, the person said he replaced explorer.exe with another copy from another Win 7 computer, maybe I'll try that just in case.

    Thanks for all the help this far!
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