Windows 7 Explorer stops working

Most of the time when I right click on a folder either in C: or F: which is a Seagate aux drive, Explorer stops working (drop down window message "Windows Explorer stopped working" and next message "W Explorer restarts"). I have to start Explorer again from the Taskbar. It means that I do not get a context window with "Delete", "Rename" or even "Properties" etc on it's menu.

Now, other threads in this forum, or a large search on Internet, did not give any explanation. This is a particular case of WE stopped working, and despite there are lots of infos on right click of context menus even with WE, they don't address this special case. I investigated the registry as well, the best I found references to some utilities, but those all say that I should delete certain registry items one by one and see what helps. I believe this approach is most dangerous and I don't like to mess with the registry.
Any ideas? Thanks.

I've never owned a laptop but I'm wondering if the C: drive could be in power saver mode. I'm thinking if there's a lag between right clicking on a drive, and the drive being spun up to respond, Explorer might crap out. If there's a method to set the C: to always be spun up, as a diagnostic.. I would advise setting it this way. If Explorer acts normally for C: in that case, you might be on track toward a solution. If not, then we can rule out that theory. :)

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Go to thissite and download the portable version of ccleaner and scan your registry, when it prompts you to backup your registry (Thanks to ICit2lol i remembered this time!) do it, then clean all items, this usually fixes context menu or right click problems in my experience

MilesAhead. It is a PC not a laptop.
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The "lag" theory does not work, I tried right clicking anyway imaginable.
Redfang: I used ccleaners and registry scanners (Microsoft and others) Didn't help. By the way, I could not go to your "this" site, (Server not found) while I was on the Internet.

Charlesh this will help you fill out your specs. Complete specs help us help you.

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charlesh said:

MilesAhead. It is a PC not a laptop.
Sony VAIO VPCL216FX/B, Intel Core i7 2.00 Ghz, 6.00 GB RAM, 64 bit. I filled out the System Specs.
Windows 7 Pro
The "lag" theory does not work, I tried right clicking anyway imaginable.
Redfang: I used ccleaners and registry scanners (Microsoft and others) Didn't help. By the way, I could not go to your "this" site, (Server not found) while I was on the Internet.

It would be more helpful if you filled in the System Specs. That way there's a link in every post rather than expecting people to search for this post when you ask for help on another issue. That's why it's there. I'd know if it was a PC or a laptop if you filled in the specs.

charlesh said:

All right, I filled in the System Specs. Any advise about the original thread of mine?

Where did you put them?


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