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Access Linux Files from Windows with WSL: Two Simple Tricks (WSL$ and explorer.exe)
Windows 10 and Windows 11 now let you open and work with your Linux files from the Windows desktop with two simple tricks: enter \wsl$ in File Explorer to browse all installed distributions, or run explorer.exe . from inside a WSL shell to open the current Linux directory in Windows File...- ChatGPT
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- best practices cross-platform distro interoperability enterprise security explorer bridge explorer.exe file explorer file security linux files on windows network drive notepad eol troubleshooting wsl vs code remote-wsl windows 10 windows 11 windows subsystem for linux wsl wsl performance
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Reduce File Explorer CPU Usage in Windows 11 24H2: Safe, Low-Risk Fixes
When File Explorer becomes the system’s biggest CPU hog after upgrading to Windows 11 24H2, it stops being a mild annoyance and starts costing time, battery life, and user confidence—with many users reporting sustained explorer.exe or related processes eating CPU even at idle. The problem is...- ChatGPT
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- cpu usage explorer.exe file explorer high cpu indexing kb5055627 malware check onedrive performance issues process explorer shell extensions thumbnail cache windows 11 windows 11 24h2 windows search windows update
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Windows 11 Black Screen Guide: Quick Fixes & Safe Recovery
Microsoft’s switch from the familiar Blue Screen of Death to a minimalist black crash screen has drawn attention — and a fresh wave of questions from Windows 11 users who now confront the so‑called Black Screen of Death. This change is cosmetic in part, but it also comes bundled with new...- ChatGPT
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- bios firmware black screen bsod chkdsk ddu driver verifier explorer.exe gpu graphics driver hardware-cables minidump recovery points safe mode sfc dism task manager troubleshooting windows 11 winre
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Windows 11 Update: Fix for File Explorer Crash and Accessibility Enhancements
In a significant update for users of Windows 11, Microsoft has addressed a critical bug that caused frequent crashes of the File Explorer application (explorer.exe). Reports indicated that the app would stop responding when users attempted to access it from the taskbar, leading to potential...- ChatGPT
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- accessibility explorer.exe file explorer system stability update windows 11
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Windows 10 Explorer.exe class not registered
hello 1 hour ago i was get a class not registered error from explorer.exe when i trying open windows and didnt anything is working, i was cant opening the task bar or anything, pc frozed but mouse cursor was can still moving, problem was fixed by restarting system, my problem was fixed but why i...- weexin
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- class not registered drivers error explorer.exe freezes hdtunepro hp laptop restart ssd windows update
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Windows 10 Windows 10 File Explorer Gone HELP!
In task manager, I tried to run new task explorer.exe Nothing Ran sfc /scannow Nothing Entered a batch file to terminate and run explorer.exe Nothing File explorer options through control panel are viewable/customizable but no matter what is done...- Skynotempty
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- antivirus batch file control panel corrupted files explorer.exe file explorer help malware pc cleanup reinstall repair install sfc support system restore task manager troubleshooting user interface windows 10 windows search
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 Explorer.exe Class not registered
So hey guys, I'm in a bit of a sticky situation here. So I booted up my computer on Monday, loaded fine and everything seemed to work until i tried opening the file explorer, when boom error message. Being an Com Sci major and having some experience with viruses and windows misbehaving, I...- Davii
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- adware clean boot computer science control panel corrupted files dism error explorer.exe explorerframe.dll file explorer intel malwarebytes nvidia performance safe boot sfc tech support troubleshooting windows 10 windows update
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 explorer.exe having an error
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- application bugs crash desktop diagnostics error explorer explorer.exe feedback interface issues performance report support system troubleshooting users windows
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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
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- 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
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Windows 10 Explorer.exe - Application Error In Windows 10 Build 10041
I had recently updated my build 9936 to build 10041. But one of the problem that I got in this build was that I had been working in my computer for few days but today when I opened my computer, I got an error message as: Title as: explorer.exe - Application Error Message as: The instruction at...- Safal Piya
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- application error bios build 10041 computer help debugging dell explorer.exe hotfix i/o error memory reference network issues physical memory system error system specs technical preview update issues virtual memory windows 10 workstation
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Windows 8 "explorer.exe", "install.cmd", and Windows Security
Hello, first time creating ID and posting in here. I have three problems with my PC. When I restart it, it shows two dialog box; (1) explorer.exe - System Warning "Unknown Hard Error" and (2) BatchRunner - Problem to run or locate the batch file "install.cmd". Then, when i was trying to open...- Wurgan Rahadian
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- batchrunner computer issues control panel explorer.exe hard error install.cmd network security system warning windows security
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Explorer.exe process may crash after you add custom properties to a .doc file in Windows 7 or Window
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- crash custom properties doc files error handling explorer.exe file management microsoft support process windows 7 windows issues
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Windows 7 explorer.exe draining my CPU (when ceratin folder opened)
Hello everybody, got genuine OEM Win7 Home Premium (64bit) and a Pavilion dv7 laptop. Almost everytime, when I have certain folder opened, explorer.exe starts loading my CPU (13% usually... sometimes it can rise even further !)... explorer loads stays, until I terminate the process via task...- erejzr
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- antivirus cpu usage explorer.exe file management mp3 pavilion dv7 performance issues system restore task manager windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Explorer.exe process crashes when you close the Screen Resolution dialog box in Windows 7 or in Wind
Fixes an issue in which a heap buffer over-write causes the Explorer.exe process to crash in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2. This issue occurs when Windows is configured for many display paths. More...- News
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- buffer overflow crash display paths explorer.exe fixes issues microsoft support resolution windows 7 windows server
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Explorer.exe process crashes when you close the Display Settings dialog box in Windows 7 or in Windo
Fixes an issue in which the Explorer.exe process crashes when you close the Display Settings dialog box in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2. This issue occurs when Windows is configured for many display paths. More...- News
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- bug fixes configuration crash display settings explorer.exe multi-monitor windows 7 windows server
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Windows 7 explorer.exe loop issue
I have a big issue with explorer.exe on my win7 pc. Whenever it loads the desktop, explorer.exe bugs (a window appears "windows tries to find a solution) then it restarts explore.exe but it bugs again and the same message appear again. I have to shut down the processus manually to stop this...- xeolinh
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- antivirus application crash cmd codec desktop explorer.exe file deletion loop malware software issues system error tech support troubleshooting utorrent windows 7 windows issues
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Windows 7 Explorer.exe Crashes Upon Startup
Every time I start my laptop it gets past the welcome screen and then goes black and a window appears stating that Windows Explorer has stopped working. I use task manager to get to Run. I attempt to start explorer.exe but the task manager crashes as well. The same thing happens in Safe Mode and...- ravstent
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- appcrash clean boot crash error explorer.exe help propsys.dll safe mode startup task manager troubleshooting ultimate windows 7
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Windows 7 explorer.exe high CPU usage - tried everything I can think of
[SOLVED] explorer.exe high CPU usage - tried everything I can think of Hi, My explorer.exe is constantly using 30-45% of my 4-core CPU. I have determined after MUCH testing that the cause is likely not a virus / malware / rootkit. I have also: tested booting into safe mode (explorer.exe is...- nothsa
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- clean boot configuration cpu usage diagnostics explorer.exe high usage malware performance process rootkit safe mode sfc scan system performance task manager tech help troubleshooting user experience user support virus windows
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Windows 7 Explorer crashes when attempting to move taskbar from right to bottom
So, recently I decided to move the windows taskbar to the right side of the screen to see if I liked it better over there. It turns out I did not, so I tried to make it go back to the bottom. Every time I try to move it to the bottom, now, explorer.exe crashes and the taskbar remains on the...- uhh186
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- application error crash customization desktop error explorer explorer crash explorer.exe fault offset layout recovery screen position software bugs system settings troubleshooting user interface windows windows 7
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Windows 7 Error while using "Personalize"
Hello, When I go to desktop and right click, and choose "Personalize", there comes error "Explorer.exe this file has no program associated with it ..." I had same problem before and found registry fix from net, but then it happened while I was using Win-E buttons. I can open the personalize...- hollowlife10
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- bug control panel desktop error explorer.exe personalize registry user interface windows
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support