Windows Explorer Crashes Repeatedly, playing games or Youtube videos

Uhhh... You got me so lost...
I just do not know. it is a custom built I ordered in a shop, giving budgets for every component. But I do not see any sticker.
This is like speaking Chinese to me. I can just tell that I did not build this computer on my own, there is no sticker whatsoever on the case and I'm lost when you start speaking on the BIOS.
I personally plead non-guilty for not having done anything by myself. But I remember that the DVD for Windows looked like anything you want but did not seem legit to me.
So, now, I just do not know what to do.
I would understand if you stopped helping me out. I cannot condemn you for that.

I do not know what are my options at the moment any more. If I re-install windows, I am almost positive I will screw up and fail.
I am student and I heard that Microsoft gives some Windows 8 free for students. That at least would make me legit, but I do not know how yet.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate x64Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition, 3466 MHz4087 Mo (6Go DDR3)ATI Radeon HD 5900 Series (1024 Mo)
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition, 3466 MHz
Motherboard
Asus Rampage III Extreme
Memory
4087 Mo (6Go DDR3)
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 5900 Series (1024 Mo)
Sound Card
Realtek ALC889 @ Intel 82801JB ICH10 - High Definition
Monitor(s) Displays
Iiyama ProLite E2607WS [26" LCD] (200216843009)
Screen Resolution
1920x1200
Hard Drives
Disque dur OCZ-VERTEX2 ATA Device (SATA-II)
Disque dur OCZ-VERTEX2 ATA Device (SATA-II)
Disque dur WDC WD1002FAEX-00Z3A0 ATA Device (1000 Go, 7200 RPM, SATA-III)
PSU
OCZ ZT Series 750W
Case
Cooler Master CM 690 II (ver.2)
Cooling
Hybrid
Keyboard
Logitech G19
Mouse
Razer Mamba
Internet Speed
Fast ^^
Here's an example of the COA sticker that *should* be present.....
How to Tell

It does sound as if you've been 'had' - did your quote include pricing the Operating system? If it did, then they hahave committed fraud amongst their other offenses, and you should consider at least telling them that you are considering involving the police, and see if that brings any offers of compensation (I wouldn't recommend agreeing to take a new 'license' from them, as it's likely to be more of the same)


Windows 7 and 8 are available at a big discount to students - perhaps free depending on your college/uni and course.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win 7 x64 Home Premium (and x86 VirtualBox VM...i3 370M/i7 6500U8GB - finally :)/8GBit's an i3, dude!/dual Intel&nVidia
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Asus K52F or Lenovo B51-80
OS
Win 7 x64 Home Premium (and x86 VirtualBox VM)/Win10
CPU
i3 370M/i7 6500U
Motherboard
Asus/Lenovo
Memory
8GB - finally :)/8GB
Graphics Card(s)
it's an i3, dude!/dual Intel&nVidia
Sound Card
onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
15.6" built-in
Screen Resolution
1366x768/1920x1080
Hard Drives
750GB Seagate internal
Sundry external drives attached to other computers on the local network
1TB SSD on the Lenovo
PSU
n/a
Internet Speed
as much as I can get - usually on a dongle/phone, so <1MB/s
Antivirus
MSE/Defender
Browser
IE11/12/Edge/Chrome/FF(if I must)
Hey there, i'm back. I've tried contacting them, but shop has closed i think... :shock:
I probably have been had.

Anyway... I just got a Windows Explorer crash again and it comes back every 3mn again or so, so I'm thinking purchasing a Windows 8 or 7 at discount and reinstall all of it... That's it...

Thank you all for your patience and kindness. Your time and energèy have not been wasted and I have taken good account of all of it.
I have gotten some more basics about how to protect myself and next install, I'll be fully covered! ^^

Thanks!!!
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate x64Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition, 3466 MHz4087 Mo (6Go DDR3)ATI Radeon HD 5900 Series (1024 Mo)
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition, 3466 MHz
Motherboard
Asus Rampage III Extreme
Memory
4087 Mo (6Go DDR3)
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 5900 Series (1024 Mo)
Sound Card
Realtek ALC889 @ Intel 82801JB ICH10 - High Definition
Monitor(s) Displays
Iiyama ProLite E2607WS [26" LCD] (200216843009)
Screen Resolution
1920x1200
Hard Drives
Disque dur OCZ-VERTEX2 ATA Device (SATA-II)
Disque dur OCZ-VERTEX2 ATA Device (SATA-II)
Disque dur WDC WD1002FAEX-00Z3A0 ATA Device (1000 Go, 7200 RPM, SATA-III)
PSU
OCZ ZT Series 750W
Case
Cooler Master CM 690 II (ver.2)
Cooling
Hybrid
Keyboard
Logitech G19
Mouse
Razer Mamba
Internet Speed
Fast ^^
Please make sure that you only purchase Windows from reputable dealers - there are an awful lot of fakes out there, especially on sites like eBay, and the Amazon MarketPlace (Amazon itself is OK)

See this post for a little advice....
Advice on Safe Software Shopping (revised 4/10/2011)
(which reminds me - I need to update that one!)
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win 7 x64 Home Premium (and x86 VirtualBox VM...i3 370M/i7 6500U8GB - finally :)/8GBit's an i3, dude!/dual Intel&nVidia
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Asus K52F or Lenovo B51-80
OS
Win 7 x64 Home Premium (and x86 VirtualBox VM)/Win10
CPU
i3 370M/i7 6500U
Motherboard
Asus/Lenovo
Memory
8GB - finally :)/8GB
Graphics Card(s)
it's an i3, dude!/dual Intel&nVidia
Sound Card
onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
15.6" built-in
Screen Resolution
1366x768/1920x1080
Hard Drives
750GB Seagate internal
Sundry external drives attached to other computers on the local network
1TB SSD on the Lenovo
PSU
n/a
Internet Speed
as much as I can get - usually on a dongle/phone, so <1MB/s
Antivirus
MSE/Defender
Browser
IE11/12/Edge/Chrome/FF(if I must)
miki759, If and when you get a legitimate copy of Windows, come back and we will help you get a perfect install.
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 ProRyzen 9 5900X32GB G Skill DDR4-3600EVGA RTX 3080 FTW 3 Ultra
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    ALWAYS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    CPU
    Ryzen 9 5900X
    Motherboard
    Asus X570 Crosshair Viii Hero
    Memory
    32GB G Skill DDR4-3600
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA RTX 3080 FTW 3 Ultra
    Sound Card
    On Board/Sennheiser PC37X Headset
    Monitor(s) Displays
    3 X Asus 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    2 X 1 TB NVME drives
    PSU
    EVGA 850
    Case
    Phanteks Eclipse P400A
    Cooling
    EVGA 280 AIO
    Keyboard
    Logitech G510s/ Logitech G13
    Mouse
    Logitech G502
    Internet Speed
    24/1
    Antivirus
    ESET/MBAM Pro/SAS Pro
    Browser
    Chrome/ Firefox/ Edge

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 ProIntel Ultra 9 288V32 GB LPDDR5X 8533
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model Number
    Dell 16 Plus
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    CPU
    Intel Ultra 9 288V
    Memory
    32 GB LPDDR5X 8533
    Monitor(s) Displays
    16" Mini-LED HDR600 Touch 90 Hz
    Screen Resolution
    2560X1600
    Hard Drives
    1 TB NVME
Ok guys!!! See ya!! ^^
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate x64Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition, 3466 MHz4087 Mo (6Go DDR3)ATI Radeon HD 5900 Series (1024 Mo)
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition, 3466 MHz
Motherboard
Asus Rampage III Extreme
Memory
4087 Mo (6Go DDR3)
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 5900 Series (1024 Mo)
Sound Card
Realtek ALC889 @ Intel 82801JB ICH10 - High Definition
Monitor(s) Displays
Iiyama ProLite E2607WS [26" LCD] (200216843009)
Screen Resolution
1920x1200
Hard Drives
Disque dur OCZ-VERTEX2 ATA Device (SATA-II)
Disque dur OCZ-VERTEX2 ATA Device (SATA-II)
Disque dur WDC WD1002FAEX-00Z3A0 ATA Device (1000 Go, 7200 RPM, SATA-III)
PSU
OCZ ZT Series 750W
Case
Cooler Master CM 690 II (ver.2)
Cooling
Hybrid
Keyboard
Logitech G19
Mouse
Razer Mamba
Internet Speed
Fast ^^
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