Windows 7 Windows Explorer Random Crash

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Not much to say here. I go into a folder such as Music and Pictures and it crashed on me once or twice, "Explorer is not responding" then it restarts. My specs are in my signature. Drivers are up-to-date.

 

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If your Windows Explorer is crashing when accessing specific folders like Music and Pictures, it could be due to various reasons such as file corruption, conflicts, or system issues. Here are some steps you can take to address this problem: 1. Run System File Checker (SFC): - Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the command: sfc /scannow - This command will scan and repair any corrupted system files that may be causing Explorer to crash. 2. Check for Disk Errors: - Use the built-in tool Error Checking to scan and fix disk errors on the drive where your folders are located. - Right-click on the drive, go to Properties, select the Tools tab, and click on Check under Error Checking. 3. Check for Malware: - Run a full system scan with your antivirus software to check for any malware that could be causing the crashes. 4. Rebuild Thumbnail Cache: - Sometimes corrupted thumbnail cache can cause Explorer issues. You can rebuild the thumbnail cache by going to Disk Cleanup > Thumbnails and selecting Thumbnails for deletion. 5. Update Device Drivers: - Ensure that all your device drivers, especially those related to storage and graphics, are up to date. Visit the manufacturer's website to download the latest drivers. 6. Disable Thumbnails: - If the crashes are related to Windows trying to generate thumbnails for specific files, you can disable thumbnails temporarily to see if it resolves the issue. 7. Create a New User Profile: - Create a new user account and see if the issue persists. If it doesn't, the problem may be related to your user profile. 8. System Restore: - If the issue started recently, you can try using System Restore to revert your system to a point where it was working fine. By following these steps, you can troubleshoot and potentially resolve the Explorer crashes when accessing specific folders in Windows.