In this video tutorial we are showing 4 methods to fix ''Windows Explorer has stopped working'' problem.
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Causes:
This issue can be caused due to any of the following issues:
*You may be using an outdated or corrupted video driver
*System files on your PC may be corrupt or mismatched with other files
*You may have a Virus or Malware infection on your PC
*Some applications or services running on your PC may be causing Windows Explorer to stop
working.
Resolution:
To resolve this issue you need to determine what is causing Windows Explorer to stop working, try the troubleshooting steps below to help determine the issue.
Update your current video driver
Outdated or corrupt video drivers can cause Windows Explorer to stop working. Downloading and installing the latest video driver can solve many of these issues. You can do this from using Windows Update or by visiting your system manufacturer’s website or by contacting them directly.
Run System File Checker (SFC) to check your files
Use System File Checker to scan your PC for missing or corrupt files. To do this, follow these steps:
Click Start, and then type cmd in the Search box.
In the results area, right-click cmd.exe, and then click Run as administrator. You may be prompted to type the password for an administrator account.
Click Continue if you are the administrator or type the administrator password and then, click Continue.
At the command prompt, type Sfc /scannow and then press ENTER.
The scan may take some time, so be patient. Windows will repair any corrupted or missing files that are found. If information from the installation CD is needed to repair the problem, you may be prompted to insert your Windows CD.
Start your PC in Safe Mode to check for startup issues
Start your PC in Safe Mode and see if you can reproduce the error. After starting your PC in Safe Mode, work as you normally do and perform the same actions that you perform when getting the error. If you still receive the error in Safe Mode, go to the next section and follow the steps to do Clean Boot troubleshooting.
Test your system's RAM memory
Sometimes faulty RAM (Random-Access Memory) can cause intermittent problems within Windows. Use the Windows Memory Diagnostics Tool by clicking Start, type Memory Diagnostics and select the result in the list. When the Windows Memory Diagnostics Tool window appears, choose Restart now and check for problems (recommended).
Test for picture files that may contain corruption
Corrupt images can sometimes issues with Windows Explorer. If Windows Explorer stops working while working with pictures or browsing folders that contain pictures, there may be corruption is one or more picture files. To test for this issue, follow the steps below:
Click Start and click Computer
Click Organize and select Folder and search options from the dropdown
On the Folder Options window, click the View tab
Place a check in the option to Always show Icons, never thumbnail
Remove the check for the option to Display file icon on thumbnails
Click OK to close the Folder Options window
Now, go to any folders that contain Pictures or Videos and see if you can reproduce the issue. If Windows Explorer does stop working, the folder that you were viewing possibly contains one or more pictures files that are corrupt or contain corrupted thumbnail data.
Note: After adjusting the options to Display file icon on thumbnails, and Always show Icons, never thumbnail, files no longer display thumbnails so pictures and other files will display as the default icon for their file types. If you can reproduce the error with these options set, the issue is not with pictures or videos and you should return the Folder options to their original settings.
Check the details of the error to see which application caused Windows Explorer to stop working. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Click Start and type Action Center in the Search area and click Action Center from the returned list
2. In the Action Center window, click Maintenance, click View reliability history and then click View all problem reports from the bottom of the Reliability Monitor window
3. Scroll down to the list of Windows Explorer items
4. Double-click on Stopped working to view technical details and then make a note of the technical details.
Source: support.microsoft.com/en-us/h...