Windows Explorer Not Responding

Nathom · External Since: Jun 10, 2007 Posts: 1

I am running Vista Home Premium, and whenever I startup my computer, right
off the start a dialog box pops up that says Windows Explorer is not orking
correctly as if it was not responding. Windows then shuts down Explorer and
about a second later Explorer is restarted, but then the same thing
happens... over and over again. I have managed to start the task manager
which allowed me to manually cancel the Explorer process with out any side
effects, other than not being able to use explorer for anything. Currently I
am using the Task Manager's "New Task" ability to write this. Any help is
greatly appreciated.

Craig · External Since: Oct 02, 2006 Posts: 30

I am having the exact same problem cant access anything its very fustrating
as ive have only had my laptop a week! constantly reseting itself and when i
run virus checks on it from norton and windows deefender it does not pick up
anything. please help ( i know two other people with the same problem)

"Nathom" wrote:

> I am running Vista Home Premium, and whenever I startup my computer, right
> off the start a dialog box pops up that says Windows Explorer is not orking
> correctly as if it was not responding. Windows then shuts down Explorer and
> about a second later Explorer is restarted, but then the same thing
> happens... over and over again. I have managed to start the task manager
> which allowed me to manually cancel the Explorer process with out any side
> effects, other than not being able to use explorer for anything. Currently I
> am using the Task Manager's "New Task" ability to write this. Any help is
> greatly appreciated.

Bob · External Since: Jun 11, 2007 Posts: 1

I had the same problem until I downloaded an update for my com card. After
the update all has been just fine.

Bob

"Nathom" <Nathom DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C4E19A44-09BB-482E-983F-9141B664EFB7@microsoft.com...
>I am running Vista Home Premium, and whenever I startup my computer, right
> off the start a dialog box pops up that says Windows Explorer is not
> orking
> correctly as if it was not responding. Windows then shuts down Explorer
> and
> about a second later Explorer is restarted, but then the same thing
> happens... over and over again. I have managed to start the task manager
> which allowed me to manually cancel the Explorer process with out any side
> effects, other than not being able to use explorer for anything. Currently
> I
> am using the Task Manager's "New Task" ability to write this. Any help is
> greatly appreciated.

Redphinz · External Since: Jun 12, 2007 Posts: 12

I also experienced this exact problem. I have a new Dell Inspiron 1505 and
after getting a pop up message from Dell saying there was a new driver that
needed to be installed (I'm sorry but at the moment I do not remember which
one) and rebooting, this occurred. I used a restore point from earlier that
day which corrected the issue. I then later received the same pop up from
Dell, but this time I ignored it and have not had any trouble since....

"Bob" wrote:

> I had the same problem until I downloaded an update for my com card. After
> the update all has been just fine.
>
> Bob
>
> "Nathom" <Nathom DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C4E19A44-09BB-482E-983F-9141B664EFB7@microsoft.com...
> >I am running Vista Home Premium, and whenever I startup my computer, right
> > off the start a dialog box pops up that says Windows Explorer is not
> > orking
> > correctly as if it was not responding. Windows then shuts down Explorer
> > and
> > about a second later Explorer is restarted, but then the same thing
> > happens... over and over again. I have managed to start the task manager
> > which allowed me to manually cancel the Explorer process with out any side
> > effects, other than not being able to use explorer for anything. Currently
> > I
> > am using the Task Manager's "New Task" ability to write this. Any help is
> > greatly appreciated.
>
>

Craig · External Since: Oct 02, 2006 Posts: 30

im still having the same problem as before ive tried both suggested remedys
here but to no prevail. i dont actullay have any restore points which is a
bummer but i anti spyware my comp to death and nothing gets picked up i too
am sing internet through task manager any other ideas wat could be up?

"Redphinz" wrote:

> I also experienced this exact problem. I have a new Dell Inspiron 1505 and
> after getting a pop up message from Dell saying there was a new driver that
> needed to be installed (I'm sorry but at the moment I do not remember which
> one) and rebooting, this occurred. I used a restore point from earlier that
> day which corrected the issue. I then later received the same pop up from
> Dell, but this time I ignored it and have not had any trouble since....
>
>
>
> "Bob" wrote:
>
> > I had the same problem until I downloaded an update for my com card. After
> > the update all has been just fine.
> >
> > Bob
> >
> > "Nathom" <Nathom.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:C4E19A44-09BB-482E-983F-9141B664EFB7@microsoft.com...
> > >I am running Vista Home Premium, and whenever I startup my computer, right
> > > off the start a dialog box pops up that says Windows Explorer is not
> > > orking
> > > correctly as if it was not responding. Windows then shuts down Explorer
> > > and
> > > about a second later Explorer is restarted, but then the same thing
> > > happens... over and over again. I have managed to start the task manager
> > > which allowed me to manually cancel the Explorer process with out any side
> > > effects, other than not being able to use explorer for anything. Currently
> > > I
> > > am using the Task Manager's "New Task" ability to write this. Any help is
> > > greatly appreciated.
> >
> >

rwynn · External Since: Sep 26, 2009 Posts: 1

I have been dealing with this same issue for a while now. I have finally
fixed mine I hope. Windows Live installs a program called family safety.
I went into uninstall programs and choose Windows Live, then checked
family safety. As soon as I uninstalled it I was able to right click
start. Use Word, excel and Adobe without lock ups. Hope this helps
someone

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Gordon · External Since: Mar 24, 2009 Posts: 95

"rwynn" <rwynn.3z3b3b RemoveThis @DoNotSpam.com> wrote in message
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>
> I have been dealing with this same issue for a while now. I have finally
> fixed mine I hope. Windows Live installs a program called family safety.

Only if you tell it to......