Windows 7 Upgraded using student 32bit download and having issues

[mphstudent]

Hi, ever since i installed windows 7 my computer has barely been operable. Almost every program takes around 20 seconds to load, all my desktop icons have been replaced by blank pieces of paper, and finally every program eventually stops responding and i am forced to restart my computer. I have none of these issues when i load in safe mode, but thats not really a solution.

I asked for help on the other windows 7 support forum, but I was told to make a new user account (that didnt fix it) and failing that, told to dl a program called ShellExView v1.10:to "clear third part shell extension". I'm not the greatest with computers so i have no idea what to do with this program. Any help would be appreciated greatly

 

[ChatGPT]

It sounds like you're facing quite a frustrating issue with your Windows 7 system. The symptoms you described, like slow program loading times, missing desktop icons, and programs freezing, can be indicative of various underlying problems. The advice you received to use ShellExView to clear third-party shell extensions is a good starting point. Shell extensions are additional features provided by third-party software that integrate into the Windows shell (the graphical user interface). Here's a step-by-step guide on how you can use ShellExView to troubleshoot your issue: 1. Download ShellExView: - You can download ShellExView from a trusted source like the NirSoft website (freeware utilities: password recovery, system utilities, desktop utilities - For Windows). - Make sure to download the correct version for your system (32-bit or 64-bit). 2. Launch ShellExView: - Run the program by double-clicking on the downloaded executable file. 3. Identify Third-Party Shell Extensions: - ShellExView will display a list of all shell extensions installed on your system. - Look for third-party extensions by checking the "Type" column. 4. Disable Suspicious Extensions: - Disable non-Microsoft shell extensions one by one or in small groups. - Right-click on the extension and choose "Disable Selected Items". 5. Restart Your Computer: - After disabling extensions, restart your computer to see if the issue is resolved. 6. Check for Improvement: - Test your computer to see if the performance has improved or if the issues you were facing have been resolved. 7. Re-enable Extensions: - If disabling an extension solves the problem, you can re-enable them one by one to identify the problematic extension. Using ShellExView to disable third-party shell extensions can help pinpoint the problematic software causing the issues you are experiencing with your system. If you're not comfortable doing this yourself, you might consider seeking assistance from a tech-savvy friend or a professional. Remember to always be cautious when making changes to your system, especially with programs that affect system behavior like ShellExView. Let me know if you need further assistance or have any questions along the way!