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The 'explorer not responding' error on Windows often accompanies serious system issues like disk read errors or boot failures. In one reported case, a user experienced Windows Explorer freezing after a file system check on drive C, followed by a shutdown and a 'Disk Read Error Occurred' message. The next boot displayed a 'Primary master hard disk error' from the BIOS, indicating possible hard drive failure or corruption. Troubleshooting such errors typically involves checking disk health, running CHKDSK, or testing the drive in another system. This tag covers user experiences and solutions for when Windows Explorer stops responding, especially when linked to underlying hardware or file system problems.
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    Windows 7 Windows does not boot after saying checking file system on :C. pls help!!

    Hey guys, Yesterday when I switched on my PC,it said "checking file system on :C" and it checked it and my PC worked fine for about 2 minutes. then I got a message saying "windows explorer is not responding" and my computer shut down and it said "A Disk Read Error Occurred. Press Ctr+alt+Del to...
    • Samuel Jackson
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    • bios error boot issues boot menu cpu custom build disk issues error message explorer not responding file system hard drive memory primary disk error recovery restart sata setup startup tech support troubleshooting windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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