About this tag
The folder crash tag on WindowsForum.com covers issues where opening a specific folder causes Windows Explorer to crash or become unresponsive. Common triggers include corrupted video files, problematic codec packs that generate thumbnails, or media files that fail to play properly. Users report that simply navigating to a folder containing such files can freeze or crash the file explorer, making it difficult to access or delete the problematic content. Troubleshooting steps often involve disabling thumbnail previews, removing recently installed codec packs, or using command-line tools to delete the offending files. These crashes are typically linked to media file handling in Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 systems.
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    Windows 8 iPhone Videos Corrupted(?) On Computer

    I took some videos on my iPhone 4S which I wanted to transfer to my Windows 8.1 laptop. I did it in the usual way where I connect it to USB, go into the device on My PC and drag/copy the videos over to another folder. The videos won't play, however. Whenever I try to play them (default through...
    • AndrewM96
    • Thread
    • apple support corrupted data loss desktop issues device compatibility device recovery file transfer folder crash iphone media files media player photos app software bugs tech support troubleshooting usb transfer video video formats video playback windows 8.1
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. Ehsan

    Windows 7 Vista Codec Pack and Windows 7

    I have installed vista codec pack and when ever i try to open my videos folder it crashes explorer which i think is caused by vista codec pack generating video thumbnails ?
    • Ehsan
    • Thread
    • codec explorer crash file explorer folder crash troubleshooting video files video playback video thumbnails vista codec pack windows 7
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support