📎 AI Summary:
The original poster, Compo56, is experiencing frequent crashes of Windows Explorer when trying to move or copy numerous photo files stored in various folders, leading to frustration. Neemobeer suggests that the issue may stem from Windows itself and recommends running system integrity checks using commands like "sfc /scannow" and "chkdsk /f /r" in an elevated command prompt to identify and possibly fix underlying problems. Overall, the thread addresses a common file management issue with proposed troubleshooting steps.

Compo56

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Hi there!

I'm having a problem with my picture files. I have hundreds of them in separate folders: holidays, family etc.

The problem is is when I try to copy them or move to another folder, I keep getting the message:
'Windows Explorer Has Stopped Working.' Windows Explorer then shuts down and immediately re-opens.

So basically the photos are stuck within their folders and I can't do anything with them!

It's all very frustrating! Any ideas please?

Many thanks
 

Solution
Most likely a problem with Windows itself. I'd start by running some integrity checks.

  • Open an elevated command prompt and run the following
  • sfc /scannow
  • chkdsk /f /r (Will require a reboot and could take an hour)

Neemobeer

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Most likely a problem with Windows itself. I'd start by running some integrity checks.

  • Open an elevated command prompt and run the following
  • sfc /scannow
  • chkdsk /f /r (Will require a reboot and could take an hour)
 

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