Windows 7 Windows Explorer Has Stopped Working

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kojo87

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Windows Explorer crashes every time i try to open a folder window. as far as i can tell there are no certain circumstances that make this happen. it just does it every time and is extremely inconvenient and frustrating. this problem only started recently after i did some windows updates. i've done some googling and can't seem to find any answers. the huge issue here is i can't uses explorer to get to the folders to try some of these registry fixes that might work. has anyone else experienced this?

I am running Windows 7 Build 7100 on an ASUS EeePC 1008HA (Intel Atom N280, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD) runs smooth except for this issue and the blackscreen bootup hiccup that a few EeePCs have with Windows 7.
 
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i actually found the answer on the EeePC User forum. turns out this happens when you install the EeeStorage program in Windows 7. strange.

anyway, thanks for your help!
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Hello kojo87,

Welcome to the windows7forums,

Sorry for all the questions, but this info will help a great deal.

did this occur immediately after installing Windows 7?
Did you perform an upgrade or do a "clean" install?

Are you running the 32-bit or 64-bit edition?

Have you gone to the manufactures site and looked for Windows 7 drivers for your particular PC..

Were you offered Windows Updates after you first installed and activated?
 
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I am running a 32bit clean install. my laptop came with XP and i just got rid of it completely. this problem only started after i did some Windows Updates. system is up-to-date and activated with the key given to me from Microsoft. ASUS does not provide drivers for Vista or 7 for the model i have unfortunately.

thanks for the help
 
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Do you know where to go to find the latest updates you downloaded?

If so, try uninstalling the latest date.
 
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i actually found the answer on the EeePC User forum. turns out this happens when you install the EeeStorage program in Windows 7. strange.

anyway, thanks for your help!
 
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I'm having the same problem, along with tens of thousands of others, windows explorer is crashing INSTANTLY making the entire OS worthless. Why hasn't MS released a fix for this? Are people aware of the fact that this is happening to tens of thousands of people already? I want my money back!! The only "fix" for it doesn't work for me either which is to run: gpedit.msc yet nothing happens when I type it in!
 
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Does this happen right after bootup? I've noticed Vista and Windows 7 to a much lesser degree seem to be vulnerable right after bootup for a short time while everything connects and updates. Or does this happen randomly?
Joe
 
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