Windows Vista Cannot open Programs and Features and Pc Hanging....

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bangbang

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The PC on occasions hang
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When i open in Programs and Features the explorer.exe application crashes.........

Any idea guys what's going on..........

 
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Selective Start-Up

Try running sfc/scannow and see if that turns up anything.

You could do a selective start-up without loading start-up items and disabling anti virus and other security programs. This would tell us if you have a software conflict. .


You might try Link Removed This was originally for IE 7, but I noticed they handle IE 8 as well. (I use IE 8 and they didn't turn me down)

This also may help: http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/44681.aspx (What to do when Windows Explorer 8 hangs)
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Hey man....

I tried checking my pc for such errors... no errors.... i even formatted my pc 2 times.......


there is usually a lag for 1-2 min this usually happens when i`m playing a movie.....
 
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Selective Start-Up

Try running sfc/scannow and see if that turns up anything.

You could do a selective start-up without loading start-up items and disabling anti virus and other security programs. This would tell us if you have a software conflict. .


You might try Link Removed This was originally for IE 7, but I noticed they handle IE 8 as well. (I use IE 8 and they didn't turn me down)

This also may help: http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/44681.aspx (What to do when Windows Explorer 8 hangs)
 
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Solution
it is an x64 system....

2gb ram, dual core, and drivers are upto date as per the windows updation system.......... i never used the motherboard DvD to update ..... it updates on it`s own....
 
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That could be where the problem lies... WU isn't infallible and if you could give me your system run down I could point you in the direction of the drivers..

Also, did you 'upgrade' or do a fresh install?
 
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Brilliant! Thankyou..
Ok..

This is for your chipset: Link Removed due to 404 Error

This is for your sound: Link Removed

Graphics is here, although due to the age of the hardware, only legacy drivers are available: Link Removed

How old is your machine?
 
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Ok..no problem, your graphics is a little old thats all but the above driver should be fine..

Remember to un-install the original ones first..
 
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Aah.... my new Graphicx card got 0wned..... So i took out my old G.C. to work till my this card gets replaced.....

My Graphicx Card : Radeon 4850
 
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LOl.....now thats different! Also Bang,bang do you know if your present bios is up to date? If you've had the board for two years and never flashed it yourself I'm guessing that it could be old...

In fact looking at that report it says it's 2007 vintage.. The latest updates are here: Link Removed - Invalid URL

Please read the instructions before attempting this procedure..

Oh and the latest graphic drivers can be found through here: Link Removed
 
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I did a system format and now Same problem and arisen again..... Did all what I did last time but no go....

Kindly help....

Uploading the Sfc/Scannow file log......
Link Removed due to 404 Error

And yes just FYI I never upgraded the motherboard drivers .... I'm not comfortable doing those.... IS there any medium taht i start the process in the Windows 7 OS and then it may restart and do everything by itself.... ?
 
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