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The apphangb1 error is a Windows problem event name associated with application hangs, particularly in explorer.exe. On Windows 7 systems, users have reported this error when closing Windows Photo Viewer after opening images from the desktop, requiring a delay before closing to avoid the hang. Another common scenario involves the taskbar freezing after inserting a CD or DVD into an optical drive, with the error occurring when attempting to access the drive. These issues often stem from explorer.exe becoming unresponsive, and troubleshooting steps include disabling non-Microsoft services via msconfig or performing a repair install, though some cases remain unresolved. The tag covers user discussions of this specific error code and its manifestations.
  1. R

    Windows 7 Explorere.exe apphang B1 when closing Photoviewer

    Have an interesting issue with explorer.exe locking up when I try to close photo viewer within several minutes, but only if I open the picture file from the desktop. Opening photos from within a folder anywhere else on the system it opens and closes fine (no need to wait). If I let it sit for...
    • Ram4x4
    • Thread
    • apphangb1 application error desktop issues error explorer.exe file management gallery app help request image opening maintenance non-microsoft services performance issues photo viewer repair install software conflict system lockup troubleshooting user support windows 7 windows pro
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. M

    Windows 7 Taskbar freezes after inserting cd/dvd

    Hi guys , I recently installed Windows 7 x64 (dual boot with XP) and I have this problem that I can`t solve. The problem is this: I have LG GH20NS15 SATA optical drive and whenever I insert CD/DVD in it it tries to read it but it can`t and everything is Ok until I try to access my optical drive...
    • mkigi
    • Thread
    • access denied apphangb1 device manager drive access dual boot dvd error explorer freezes hardware issues installation lg drive optical drive problem solving sata software bugs system access taskbar troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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