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Windows Explorer often stopping when copying/moving files
I'm running MS Vista Home Premium 32-bit SP2
Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q8200 @ 2.33GHz, 4.00GB RAM, ATI Radeon HD 3650 For last few months when dragging/copying/moving files between folders I get repeated messages saying "Windows Explorer has stopped working", it re boots and then all is ok until I do same again Anyone suggest a way to fix this please? Thanks |
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Windows Explorer often stopping when copying/moving files
From: "Joe Bloggs"
I'm running MS Vista Home Premium 32-bit SP2 Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q8200 @ 2.33GHz, 4.00GB RAM, ATI Radeon HD 3650 For last few months when dragging/copying/moving files between folders I get repeated messages saying "Windows Explorer has stopped working", it re boots and then all is ok until I do same again Anyone suggest a way to fix this please? Thanks Runa full CHKDSK and fix on the system drive(s). -- Dave Multi-AV Scanning Tool - http://multi-av.thespykiller.co.uk http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp |
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Windows Explorer often stopping when copying/moving files
Ran CHKDSK and that didn't help, any other suggestions please?
Thanks "David H. Lipman" wrote in message ... From: "Joe Bloggs" I'm running MS Vista Home Premium 32-bit SP2 Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q8200 @ 2.33GHz, 4.00GB RAM, ATI Radeon HD 3650 For last few months when dragging/copying/moving files between folders I get repeated messages saying "Windows Explorer has stopped working", it re boots and then all is ok until I do same again Anyone suggest a way to fix this please? Thanks Runa full CHKDSK and fix on the system drive(s). -- Dave Multi-AV Scanning Tool - http://multi-av.thespykiller.co.uk http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp |
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Windows Explorer often stopping when copying/moving files
Hi Joe, I suggest you to run the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files on Windows Vista by following the steps provided below: 1. Open an elevated command prompt. To do this, click “Start”, click “All Programs”, click “Accessories”, right-click “Command Prompt”, and then click “Run as administrator”. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click “Allow”. 2. At the command prompt, type the following command without quotes, and then press ENTER: "sfc /scannow" The sfc /scannow command scans all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with correct Microsoft versions that may fix the issue. |
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Windows Explorer often stopping when copying/moving files
Joe Bloggs wrote:
I'm running MS Vista Home Premium 32-bit SP2 Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q8200 @ 2.33GHz, 4.00GB RAM, ATI Radeon HD 3650 For last few months when dragging/copying/moving files between folders I get repeated messages saying "Windows Explorer has stopped working", it re boots and then all is ok until I do same again Anyone suggest a way to fix this please? Thanks This situation seems to be quite similar to the one I experienced some time ago. I wound up with some system files which could not be repaired by windows and I had no way either to repair them. End result: removal of the old drive with replacement and installation of Windows Vista, Home Premium, from scratch. A lot of work, especially with WU, but it paid off. Hopefully you don't have have to do it. Harry |
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Windows Explorer often stopping when copying/moving files
Thanks Harry
I ran that, it said found some corrupt files. Went to check the CBS log file as it suggested but unable to open despite being a TXT file! I'm so tempted to upgrade to Windows 8 but is that good idea with maybe a bad disk? Thanks Phil "webster72n" wrote in message ... Joe Bloggs wrote: I'm running MS Vista Home Premium 32-bit SP2 Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q8200 @ 2.33GHz, 4.00GB RAM, ATI Radeon HD 3650 For last few months when dragging/copying/moving files between folders I get repeated messages saying "Windows Explorer has stopped working", it re boots and then all is ok until I do same again Anyone suggest a way to fix this please? Thanks This situation seems to be quite similar to the one I experienced some time ago. I wound up with some system files which could not be repaired by windows and I had no way either to repair them. End result: removal of the old drive with replacement and installation of Windows Vista, Home Premium, from scratch. A lot of work, especially with WU, but it paid off. Hopefully you don't have have to do it. Harry |
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Windows Explorer often stopping when copying/moving files
Joe Bloggs wrote:
Thanks Harry I ran that, it said found some corrupt files. Went to check the CBS log file as it suggested but unable to open despite being a TXT file! I'm so tempted to upgrade to Windows 8 but is that good idea with maybe a bad disk? Thanks Phil Bear in mind that I am not an expert, but my suggestion is this: Since you are in favor of upgrading to Win8 and in all probability nothing is wrong with your disk, format the drive and reinstall Vista. Then you can purchase the upgrade to Win8 at a reduced price, only it will not save any of your personal files, unless you saved them beforehand on a flash drive or something like it. In my case I dismounted the old drive containing the bad system files and started fresh with a brand new drive of the same caliber. When I check now with CHKDSK or sfc /scannow,there are no problems. BTW, when I tried to open the log file you mentioned, I couldn't because of missing administrative rights or something like that. Whatever you decide, I wish you the best of luck, Joe. Harry. "webster72n" wrote in message ... Joe Bloggs wrote: I'm running MS Vista Home Premium 32-bit SP2 Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q8200 @ 2.33GHz, 4.00GB RAM, ATI Radeon HD 3650 For last few months when dragging/copying/moving files between folders I get repeated messages saying "Windows Explorer has stopped working", it re boots and then all is ok until I do same again Anyone suggest a way to fix this please? Thanks This situation seems to be quite similar to the one I experienced some time ago. I wound up with some system files which could not be repaired by windows and I had no way either to repair them. End result: removal of the old drive with replacement and installation of Windows Vista, Home Premium, from scratch. A lot of work, especially with WU, but it paid off. Hopefully you don't have have to do it. Harry |
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Windows Explorer often stopping when copying/moving files
Thanks Harry
All my documents are totally safe in about 5 different backups, I would have it no other way! Could I not try a "repair" with Windows CD? Its not too bad to work with, PC hangs a few times a day but otherwise works well still, just a bit annoying I've run CHKDSK a few times and never had issues Thanks "webster72n" wrote in message ... Joe Bloggs wrote: Thanks Harry I ran that, it said found some corrupt files. Went to check the CBS log file as it suggested but unable to open despite being a TXT file! I'm so tempted to upgrade to Windows 8 but is that good idea with maybe a bad disk? Thanks Phil Bear in mind that I am not an expert, but my suggestion is this: Since you are in favor of upgrading to Win8 and in all probability nothing is wrong with your disk, format the drive and reinstall Vista. Then you can purchase the upgrade to Win8 at a reduced price, only it will not save any of your personal files, unless you saved them beforehand on a flash drive or something like it. In my case I dismounted the old drive containing the bad system files and started fresh with a brand new drive of the same caliber. When I check now with CHKDSK or sfc /scannow,there are no problems. BTW, when I tried to open the log file you mentioned, I couldn't because of missing administrative rights or something like that. Whatever you decide, I wish you the best of luck, Joe. Harry. "webster72n" wrote in message ... Joe Bloggs wrote: I'm running MS Vista Home Premium 32-bit SP2 Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q8200 @ 2.33GHz, 4.00GB RAM, ATI Radeon HD 3650 For last few months when dragging/copying/moving files between folders I get repeated messages saying "Windows Explorer has stopped working", it re boots and then all is ok until I do same again Anyone suggest a way to fix this please? Thanks This situation seems to be quite similar to the one I experienced some time ago. I wound up with some system files which could not be repaired by windows and I had no way either to repair them. End result: removal of the old drive with replacement and installation of Windows Vista, Home Premium, from scratch. A lot of work, especially with WU, but it paid off. Hopefully you don't have have to do it. Harry |
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Windows Explorer often stopping when copying/moving files
Joe Bloggs wrote:
Thanks Harry All my documents are totally safe in about 5 different backups, I would have it no other way! Could I not try a "repair" with Windows CD? Its not too bad to work with, PC hangs a few times a day but otherwise works well still, just a bit annoying I've run CHKDSK a few times and never had issues Thanks Anything is worth a try before the drastic measure. My suggestion is what you may call 'a last resort'. In my case it actually was and, at any rate, you are quite welcome. "webster72n" wrote in message ... Joe Bloggs wrote: Thanks Harry Whatever you decide, I wish you the best of luck, Joe. Harry. "webster72n" wrote in message ... Joe Bloggs wrote: I'm running MS Vista Home Premium 32-bit SP2 Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q8200 @ 2.33GHz, 4.00GB RAM, ATI Radeon HD 3650 For last few months when dragging/copying/moving files between folders I get repeated messages saying "Windows Explorer has stopped working", it re boots and then all is ok until I do same again Anyone suggest a way to fix this please? Thanks This situation seems to be quite similar to the one I experienced some time ago. I wound up with some system files which could not be repaired by windows and I had no way either to repair them. End result: removal of the old drive with replacement and installation of Windows Vista, Home Premium, from scratch. A lot of work, especially with WU, but it paid off. Hopefully you don't have have to do it. Harry |