cannot paste files without windows explorer has stopped

[wizwych]

I cannot seem to copy nor paste any files to folders

Moving File A to Folder B gives me a explorer has stopped working and closes down the folders.
this happens even via DRAG N DROP or CTRL C and trying to CTRL V or even using the Right click copy and paste option..

things ive tried.

1 = sfc /scannow <<< didn't report any errors
2 = updated GFX drivers
3 = downloaded windows updates..

its driving me crackers

also sorry forgot to add..

on my right click there is a thing called Winlocker which I saw on a forum could cause issues but for the life of me cant uninstall it cos there is no uninstall option..

 

[Callender]

Do you have MyWinLocker installed?

Cannot read or write to various Ext HDD's as Windows Explorer Crashes

 

[wizwych]

Hi Callendar yes it is as I can see it when I type Mywinlocker in the start box also right click I see it listed BUT I cant see it in Add/Remove programs to get rid of it

 

[wizwych]

quick update downloaded the GEEK Uninstaller as I was reading other posts on the copy paste issue but couldn't see it listed even when using that so back to square one...

 

[Callender]

Okay I wrote a script to remove MyWinlocker leftovers but you'd have to upload scan results from your machine.

Run a scan with UVK and upload the results as per this post:

BitDefender Threat scanner error

But don't run the attached fix as it was specifically for one machine.

 

[Callender]

Another option might be to download and reinstall MyWinlocker then reboot and see if it shows up in the uninstall list afterwards.

 

[wizwych]

file attached

 

[wizwych]

re downloaded Winlocker tried to install but it said there is already an installation of this product and didn't reinstall it lol bloody typical

also I cant delete the egis folder i'll show a snapshot

 

[Callender]

Fix attached:

View attachment Fix.zip​

Save the attachment to your desktop then extract the file inside the zip. Double click the file "fix.uvk" to run the fix. You should get prompted for a reboot when finished.

 

[Callender]

That script should also delete the program folder.

 

[wizwych]

Bsod restore point now wont work when i try restore it keeps finding different file errors and wont install restore point

 

[Callender]

Okay that MyWinLocker program seems to be a bit of a problem. The driver was deleted by the fix and must have caused the BSOD.

Try booting in safe mode with command prompt.

Option One here: Safe Mode

Choose "Safe Mode With Command Prompt"

then type:

%systemroot%\system32\rstrui.exe

or

rstrui.exe

Press Enter.

Hopefully you will get a list of system restore points so choose a recent one.

 

[Callender]

Cuurently I'm at work. Assuming that you get your machine to boot into windows I'll post another fix to remove only the MyWinLocker shell extensions and leave the rest alone. Then copy & paste should work but it will require some thought as to how to remove MyWinLocker entirely.

 

[wizwych]

Got to a restore point waiting for it too complete and see if BSOD has finally gone hopefully any issues ill take a mobile screen is of any errors

 

[wizwych]

Successfully installed restore point but bsod still appears only had 1 restore point listed tried safe mode but it hangs whilst showing file list part

 

[Callender]

What is the date of the restore point used?

 

[Callender]

Also do you have a Windows 7 installation disc handy?

 

[wizwych]

Can get to command prompt but not via safe boot

 

[Callender]

Try running system restore again from command prompt then. If it seems to hang for ages just wait for it to complete.

If all else fails it looks like you'll need a Windows 7 install disc (or Windows 7 install USB)

Startup Repair

Not sure why you get a BSOD problem after using system restore.

 

[wizwych]

Ill just do a complete fresh install as nothing is working or restores or safe boot