Explorer not responding after every restart.

[giorg0s]

When I restart the computer and hover over the taskbar I get the busy pointer and then an error that Explorer is not responding in which case I have to restart explorer and then it works fine. It's the same on every reboot. I tried removing all the startup programs, cleared the registry for any errors using glary utitilies and ccleaner, scanned the computer with avg antivirus but the problem still remains. Any ideas?

I use Win7 x64

 

[Layback Bear]

I would suggest not using a registry cleaner unless you are very understanding of the registry. It can cause more problems than it repairs. I can't imagine what two different registry cleaners do.

This may help and won't hurt.
Please read and understand option #2

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html

 

[giorg0s]

I already tried the sfc /scannow command with no luck. Explorer still hangs

 

[Layback Bear]

What was the results that sfc scannow reported?

 

[giorg0s]

Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.

 

[Layback Bear]

I'm still looking for a answer.
Windows Explorer should start up with Windows 7 as default.
Did you turn off Search or Indexing?
When you tick the Start Orb what does it indicate (say) next to the blinking cursor.
1. Search Programs and Files
2. All Programs

Check Folder Options.

 

[giorg0s]

I ran the sfc scannow and it reported back

"Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations."

Explorer does start with Windows 7 but it's nor responding and I have to restart it in order to work. I did not turn off search or indexing. Nothing on the taskbar including the orb is clickable at the beginning unless I restart explorer first.

 

[Layback Bear]

This might help and it's easy to do.
Restore point back before this problem started.
I would try to go back before you did any registry cleaning.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/700-system-restore.html

 

[giorg0s]

I tried that too but no luck. I'm running out of ideas. I really don't want to do a clean install.

 

[Layback Bear]

After using two different registry cleaning programs their really isn't any practical way of finding what they changed.
**Please explain the exact steps you use to start Windows Explorer.
Can you do any of the things I requested after you start Windows Explorer?

 

[giorg0s]

The problem was there before I used the registry cleanup programs. What do you mean the exact steps I take. I click on the taskbar (which appears to be dead) the error pops up saying this program is not responding do you want to wait or restart. I click restart and then explorer starts. I will try turning off indexing etc tomorrow since I don't have the computer right now but I don't think that will do any good.

 

[Layback Bear]

First I did not recommend turning off indexing.
I'm somewhat confused.
If you don't have the computer with you how have you been trying to do my suggestions?

 

[giorg0s]

It's owner took it home. Gonna try tomorrow again

 

[gregrocker]

Work through these Troubleshooting Steps for Windows 7.

However if I were you I would do a perfect Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7 (same for retail) and this time stick with the tools and methods which assure you'll get and keep a perfect install.

 

[Layback Bear]

Good call greg. After having a problem and then using two different registry cleaners and then the owner takes the computer and does what ever to it; a clean reinstall will most likely to be the answer.

 

[gregrocker]

Especially if he/she will stick with the tools and methods suggested which compile what works best with Win7 based on tens of thousands of installs we've helped with here since before Win7 was even released.

You're getting more than just a reinstall, it's a perfect install better than 90% of users out there and how to keep it that way.