Windows Explorer Stopped Responding

[demetroman]

Hi Guys, and welcome to my second Thread

My windows explorer often stops responding about 1-4 times a day.I've done a sfc scan so pls dont tell me to do that. it found nothing. Also pls dont tell me to do a system restore since all my programs will uninstall. IS there a fix for this???

Thanks You. Any helpful answers will be appreciated.

 

[Neutron16]

Need more info on those cases.

You can try to spot info for errors with Event Viewer.

Open the Start Menu, and type eventvwr.msc in the search box and press enter.
If prompted by UAC, then click on Yes.
In the left pane of Event Viewer, double click on Windows Logs to expand it, then right click on Application and check for errors (see screenshot). If no related errors will be in Application, please check System section.

Please post description of errors occurred within the described time.

 

[demetroman]

Need more info on those cases.

You can try to spot info for errors with Event Viewer.

Open the Start Menu, and type eventvwr.msc in the search box and press enter.
If prompted by UAC, then click on Yes.
In the left pane of Event Viewer, double click on Windows Logs to expand it, then right click on Application and check for errors (see screenshot). If no related errors will be in Application, please check System section.

Please post description of errors occurred within the described time.

Hi Neutron16 and thanks for replying, BUT
I have an error when irun event viewer and nothing works on it. Even if I run as admin. It says that event log service is unavailable. Verify thatt he service is running. Any solution or other IDeas??

 

[demetroman]

Bump! Any answers pls?

 

[Neutron16]

It sounds strange.
I would recommend to check your system for malware.
You could use free tools like
Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool or Malwarebytes etc.

Also, you can enable Event log service via CodeStuff Starter (Services tab - Windows Event Log. Make it Automatic and run it).

 

[Britton30]

What did you do just before this started? You could be looking at a reinstall if you can't/won't try a restore point. Unless the only restore point you have is from your initail install, it won't uninstall all of your programs, just one to that point.

 

[alishathomaz]

I think you should full scan for registry errors and malwares. Make sure that computer is virus free.

 

[huffman]

I am not going to be any help but just so everyone knows I have had this same issue before. For weeks I looked for a solution and never found one. Luckily Windows Explorer would start working again for me after a minute or so.

I did a new install about a month ago where I did a format of my C drive before the new install. I have not had the problem since then (keeping my fingers crossed).

When I was having the issue I ran the Error Log (it gave me no clue as to the problem), I ran full scans with Malwarebytes and MSE and both showed that I was clean of malware and viruses.

Now you see why I can't help you. I can only tell you that you are not alone with this issue.

Good Luck

 

[seavixen32]

Have a look at this Microsoft utility, which may be of help in troubleshooting your problem: Download: Windows 7 Walkthrough: Problem Steps Recorder - Microsoft Download Center - Download Details

You may also want to consider a repair install to fix underlying problems with your system.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html

It shouldn't affect your personal data or installed applications, but do backup anything important first just in case.

 

[addas]

Hey demetroman,
You can solve your problem by installing a theme, it will change your Windows Explorer to a new one, this may help!
My friends told me it is not illegal because it is a custom Windows Explorer! If you want it post that you want it and I will show you the steps!

 

[Golden]

Seavixens steps are the only steps that should be taken to fix a broken Windows Explorer.

Do not make the mistake of installing so-called custom Windows Explorer, or taking up an offer to receive files relating to such customisation - you have no idea what could be buried in the code.

Regards,
Golden

 

[addas]

Yes Golden is right, It may contain viruses, if you don't trust the owner. If you feel unsafe you can ask Microsoft to give you a Windows Explorer (explorer.exe).

 

[Britton30]

Hey demetroman,
You can solve your problem by installing a theme, it will change your Windows Explorer to a new one, this may help!
My friends told me it is not illegal because it is a custom Windows Explorer! If you want it post that you want it and I will show you the steps!

Not a good idea. Windows explorer needs to work properly before trying a custom theme. As Golden says there are many poisoned themes which contains trojans, worm, or even a bad rootkit.

 

[addas]

Yes Britton30 I agree that it may contain viruses, worms, trojans, etc. , but he can get the theme from a trusted publisher and/or certified by Microsoft, Anyway if he feels unsafe he can ask Microsoft to get a Windows Explorer as I mentioned above (Microsoft will give you a safe Windows Explorer that contain no viruses, etc.).

Secondly, there is a registry trick to change the default Windows Explorer and/or theme.

 

[Britton30]

Addas, we should get the system working properly before any trick and hacks are attempted.
Do you have a link for Microsoft Explorer?

 

[seavixen32]

Personally, I wouldn't recommend registry hacks to anyone - it's just asking for trouble.

A repair install should solve most problems including putting the registry back on an even keel

 

[addas]

He can repair his system and run a Windows Explorer by buying Mini Windows XP bootable CD, so he can control the system and registry!

and as seavixen32 said to use Repair Install, it is a good idea too!