About this tag
This tag covers issues where right-clicking a file or folder in Windows Explorer causes the program to crash, freeze, or display an error. Common symptoms include the 'Windows Explorer has stopped working' message, lag when right-clicking, or the inability to open the context menu. In the provided example, a user on Windows 7 could not right-click certain MKV files without triggering an Explorer crash, though double-clicking to open the file worked. Such problems often stem from problematic shell extensions, codec packs, or corrupted file associations. Troubleshooting typically involves safe mode testing, disabling shell extensions, or repairing media codec installations.
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Windows 7 cannot click on certain mkv file
Hello, recently I got some problem with my win7. Yesterday I downloaded 2 MKV files and I can't click/right-click on them as it shows error message "Windows explorer has stopped working", then I've been given 2 options : Check for solution or Restart the program. And it lags so much when the...- xxgiga
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