Windows 7 sign-in, getting black screen W/cursor, losing explorer.exe

RGus

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I am having a problem with my computer sign in, Windows 7 Professional. This computer is shared with my wife, she has her desktop and I have mine. Problem started out with me getting the black screen and cursor, having to go to Windows Task Manager and selecting new task, explorer.exe, and getting my desktop icons back and able to use the computer. This has happened intermittently to me over the past few weeks. Couple days ago, my wife complained she had the same issue on her side, same scenario, same solution w/ Task Manager. Seems like the computer is dropping the explorer.exe at will from either side of our computer. I have tried booting from a "clean boot," I have run Sfc /Scannow, Checkdisk, malware/antivirus scans, downloaded trial version CCleaner, all without luck of being able to cure this problem. Any suggestions you might have would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks - Rick
 

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Windows 7 Professional 64bitIntel (R) Core (TM) I5-4460 CPU @ 3.20GHz8.00 GB RAM
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell
OS
Windows 7 Professional 64bit
CPU
Intel (R) Core (TM) I5-4460 CPU @ 3.20GHz
Memory
8.00 GB RAM
Hard Drives
1TB internal hardrive.

1- 4TB Western Digital External Hardrive for backups
Antivirus
Norton 360 and Malwarebytes
Browser
Internet Explorer 11
I am having a problem with my computer sign in, Windows 7 Professional. This computer is shared with my wife, she has her desktop and I have mine. Problem started out with me getting the black screen and cursor, having to go to Windows Task Manager and selecting new task, explorer.exe, and getting my desktop icons back and able to use the computer. This has happened intermittently to me over the past few weeks. Couple days ago, my wife complained she had the same issue on her side, same scenario, same solution w/ Task Manager. Seems like the computer is dropping the explorer.exe at will from either side of our computer. I have tried booting from a "clean boot," I have run Sfc /Scannow, Checkdisk, malware/antivirus scans, downloaded trial version CCleaner, all without luck of being able to cure this problem. Any suggestions you might have would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks - Rick

Maybe accidentally you ever using another shell replacement on windows? It could cause the problem. Maybe you could check the registry about the default share. Anyway the link is outside seven forums, I tried to find it on 7 forums, but seems nothing came up (Replacing the Explorer Shell in Windows 7 - TechGenix)
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64i7-2670QM16GB Crossair ValueGT540M NVidia 1GB
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
ASUS A43SV-VX072D | Custom Build CPU
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
i7-2670QM
Motherboard
ASUS MotherBoard (ASUS A43SV Mobo American Megatrends)
Memory
16GB Crossair Value
Graphics Card(s)
GT540M NVidia 1GB
Sound Card
Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
LG and BOC
Screen Resolution
1366x768
Hard Drives
SAMSUNG EVO 860 MZ-76P1T0BW 1TB
-------------- DEPRECATED -------------
HGST 7200rpm TRAVELSTAR 1TB
WD Blue 5400rpm 750GB
Cooling
taffware external Cooler
Keyboard
Logitec MK220
Mouse
Prolink without any specific number
Internet Speed
1mbps(small one :v)
Antivirus
AVAST PREMIER
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Chrome
Thanks BenyaminL - Have never had any shell other that OEM Microsoft. I did find on page 2 of this same section of Seven Forums, an article about newer shells out there for download. I have been fighting a headcold for the past 3 days, was on here all day yesterday, just don't feel like messing with it.

Thanks for responding, I do appreciate any and all suggestions, as I am at a loss, as to what is going on. Computer has acted and signed on okay today, a little slow/sluggish in getting the desktop, but it did come up on it's own! Anyway, have a nice evening! - Rick
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Professional 64bitIntel (R) Core (TM) I5-4460 CPU @ 3.20GHz8.00 GB RAM
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell
OS
Windows 7 Professional 64bit
CPU
Intel (R) Core (TM) I5-4460 CPU @ 3.20GHz
Memory
8.00 GB RAM
Hard Drives
1TB internal hardrive.

1- 4TB Western Digital External Hardrive for backups
Antivirus
Norton 360 and Malwarebytes
Browser
Internet Explorer 11
Thanks BenyaminL - Have never had any shell other that OEM Microsoft. I did find on page 2 of this same section of Seven Forums, an article about newer shells out there for download. I have been fighting a headcold for the past 3 days, was on here all day yesterday, just don't feel like messing with it.

Thanks for responding, I do appreciate any and all suggestions, as I am at a loss, as to what is going on. Computer has acted and signed on okay today, a little slow/sluggish in getting the desktop, but it did come up on it's own! Anyway, have a nice evening! - Rick

Errr,, what kind of shell do you talking about.. hmm
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate x64i7-2670QM16GB Crossair ValueGT540M NVidia 1GB
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
ASUS A43SV-VX072D | Custom Build CPU
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
i7-2670QM
Motherboard
ASUS MotherBoard (ASUS A43SV Mobo American Megatrends)
Memory
16GB Crossair Value
Graphics Card(s)
GT540M NVidia 1GB
Sound Card
Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
LG and BOC
Screen Resolution
1366x768
Hard Drives
SAMSUNG EVO 860 MZ-76P1T0BW 1TB
-------------- DEPRECATED -------------
HGST 7200rpm TRAVELSTAR 1TB
WD Blue 5400rpm 750GB
Cooling
taffware external Cooler
Keyboard
Logitec MK220
Mouse
Prolink without any specific number
Internet Speed
1mbps(small one :v)
Antivirus
AVAST PREMIER
Browser
Chrome
Errr,, what kind of shell do you talking about.. hmm

Err,, you're the one who responded to my post suggesting the possibility of me having a replacement shell.
But that's okay, no need for you to respond anymore. I will continue my search and hope someone that who has had this problem before will be able to make a suggestion on how to fix!
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Professional 64bitIntel (R) Core (TM) I5-4460 CPU @ 3.20GHz8.00 GB RAM
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell
OS
Windows 7 Professional 64bit
CPU
Intel (R) Core (TM) I5-4460 CPU @ 3.20GHz
Memory
8.00 GB RAM
Hard Drives
1TB internal hardrive.

1- 4TB Western Digital External Hardrive for backups
Antivirus
Norton 360 and Malwarebytes
Browser
Internet Explorer 11
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