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The Task Explorer.exe keeps freezing?

When I go to My computer it syas Windows Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close. It also does this when I'm perfomring tasks such as copying files. I don't know what is causing this and I have run out of options to solve this problem.

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  • Sunny
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
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    Its a software conflict.

    You can try is to use system restore and restore your PC to the date when it was working properly.

    If this doesnot help, install / reinstall (Windows Service Pack) SP2 (for Win XP) or SP4 (for Win2000).

    If the problem persists, then reinstall Windows without formatting the partition lest you shall loose your data although you will have to reinstall all the applications.

  • 5 years ago

    First, disconnect from AC potential. Then, attempt to reseat the memory card and the video card. clean the touch with an eraser if mandatory. potential up. If the end result continues to be the comparable, pls receive memtest86+ utility. Its a freeware. Run it possibly it could stumble on memory undertaking. if so, replace the memory with a good one. do no longer additionally decrease value the opportunity of the video card and the PSU (potential grant unit). As to the latter, pls verify if the caps interior are bloated. If the end result are nonetheless the comparable, then it quite is the motherboard. you elect a qualified motherboard fix technician.

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