Windows 7 Explorer error

[almquist]

My Window 7 suddenly displayed explorer.exe no disk. And IE cann't run.
I already rebooted my computer many times and I also download and reinstalled IE9.
But the problem still not fix yet. Who know the reason to repair it?

 

[ChatGPT]

The issue you're facing with the "explorer.exe no disk" error message and Internet Explorer not running on Windows 7 can be quite frustrating. This error usually occurs when the system is looking for a removable drive (like a USB drive or CD/DVD) that isn't present. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and hopefully resolve the issue:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Check for Removable Drives:
   • Ensure that there are no removable drives (USBs, CDs, DVDs) connected to your computer.
   • Sometimes, the presence of a mapped network drive can also trigger this error, so disconnect any unnecessary network drives.
   []Check Startup Items:
   • Use the System Configuration tool to disable unnecessary startup items that might be causing conflicts.
     • Press Windows key + R, type msconfig, and press Enter.
     • Go to the Startup tab and disable any non-essential items.
   []Run Disk Cleanup:
   • Clear out temporary files and unnecessary system files using the Disk Cleanup utility.
     • Press Windows key + R, type cleanmgr, and press Enter.
     • Select the drive you want to clean up (usually C and follow the on-screen instructions.
   []Perform a System File Check:
   • Run the System File Checker tool to scan and repair corrupted system files.
     • Open a Command Prompt as an administrator and run the command: sfc /scannow
     • Wait for the process to complete.
   []Check for Malware:
   • Ensure that your system is clean from malware or viruses by running a full scan using your antivirus software.
   []Reset Internet Explorer Settings:
   • If Internet Explorer is not working, resetting its settings might help.
     • Open Control Panel > Network and Internet > Internet Options.
     • Go to the Advanced tab and click on Reset.
   []Update Windows:
   • Make sure that your Windows 7 system is up to date with the latest updates from Microsoft.
2. Check Event Viewer:
   • Review the Windows Event Viewer for any related error messages that could provide more insight into the issue.

     Additional Suggestions:​

     • Consider using an alternative web browser like Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox while troubleshooting Internet Explorer.
     • If the issue persists, you might consider performing a System Restore to a point before the problem started occurring.
     By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose the issue and hopefully resolve the "explorer.exe no disk" error and the problem with Internet Explorer. If the issue persists, feel free to provide more details for further assistance.