Hey fellas i need help, everytime i log in my computer gives me the error message saying Explorer.exe encountered a problem and needs to shutdown : (. Any ideas on how to fix it?
Are you talking about Internet Explorer? Please try to be a little more specific.
same here dude! i wanna know
I'm not sure if this is the same thing, but try looking at this thread.
No. Explorer.exe is the whole windows interface thing - the start menu, desktop and my documents windows, etc. As for why it's crashing, I have no idea. Have you scanned for viruses, malware and the like? Is XP updated with the most recent updates and stuff? If yes, then I'm sorry I don't know why it's crashingMiller wrote:
Are you talking about Internet Explorer? Please try to be a little more specific.
what exploreer? if its IE then not a big prob...if its the system Explorer then u got urself a problem
ok thx to brome i now know which explorer..in which case i dont have a clue sorry
ok thx to brome i now know which explorer..in which case i dont have a clue sorry
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you can restart it even if it crashes by cntrl alt delete, processes, file, run(new) type explorer.exe and maybe thtll cut the annoyance..if you didnt know already :p
Dude, youd probably be better off just re-installing windows. If all else fails, reformat . But seriously, if it was IE, you could re-install the browser or use a different one. But since its Windows Explorer (which brome beat me to the punch on) it probably got corrupted some how, and is best to be re-installed....which is probably done easiest by re-formatting. My opinion..... hope it helps
did that already, strangely theres like 5 explorer.exes in processesWidjerd wrote:
you can restart it even if it crashes by cntrl alt delete, processes, file, run(new) type explorer.exe and maybe thtll cut the annoyance..if you didnt know already :p
Ok, that is definately not good either lol. Refer to my previous reply to see my suggestion.Maj.Do wrote:
did that already, strangely theres like 5 explorer.exes in processes
reload your os is the best you can do. If your one of those lazy mofos that bought their computer from dell well your screwed and probable have to buy the cd from them. Just reload the os depending on how fast your computer is cause sitting there for 2hours to relaod sucks. It only takes me 19min to reload
http://www.getfirefoxnow.com what more you need
if he starts up and gets and EXPLORER.EXE crashes, thats system explorer. What kinda techs are you???
iexplore.exe = INTERNET EXPLORER
EXPLORER.exe = Windows System Explorer (IE: your desktop, icons,. start menu.)
Id reinstall windows, if its persistant. Usally ill get this happening to me, like 6 times a yr or so. And it usally restarts on its own with out an issue. Usally it say u lost your active desktop as well.
edit 4 spelling, and i probably still fucked up some words
iexplore.exe = INTERNET EXPLORER
EXPLORER.exe = Windows System Explorer (IE: your desktop, icons,. start menu.)
Id reinstall windows, if its persistant. Usally ill get this happening to me, like 6 times a yr or so. And it usally restarts on its own with out an issue. Usally it say u lost your active desktop as well.
edit 4 spelling, and i probably still fucked up some words
Last edited by dankassasin42o (2006-07-24 13:48:00)
well your windows install sounds corrupted. check for virus, update windows fully, etc etc.
if it keeps happening, cntrl-alt-del , applications tab, click new task and type explorer.exe
and it will restart the shell
if it keeps happening, cntrl-alt-del , applications tab, click new task and type explorer.exe
and it will restart the shell
if it is INTERNET EXPLORER then get firefox works a lot better than that shit
I'd suggest an in-place reinstallation XP (Keeps ale your files, apps,games, etc.)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.as … -US;315341
http://support.microsoft.com/default.as … -US;315341
Run a rgistry fixing program like regmechanic or a free one is @ www.ccleaner.com
This will fix your problem.
This will fix your problem.
Sober enough to know what I'm doing, drunk enough to really enjoy doing it
Good Idea. I so trashed i didnt think of that earlier.BigglesPiP wrote:
I'd suggest an in-place reinstallation XP (Keeps ale your files, apps,games, etc.)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.as … -US;315341
AS FOR EVERYONE ELSE. IM NOT TO FUCKED TO KNOW THIS :: (PLS READ)
IEXPLORE.ece = Internet EXPLORER - any ?'s
EXPLORER.exe = YOUR WINDOWS SHELL (IE: YOUR DESKTOP, ICONS, SETTINGS "if mulitple users")
They are 2 COMPLETELY different things, 1 IS WAY MORE SERIOUS THEN THE OTHER. As for Iexplore.exe, its a worthless file, so fuck it. It crashes or gets corrupted, delete.
Now, try to delete explorer.exe (PLS DO NOT REALLY TRY THIS, IF YOU DO, IT YOUR OWN STUPIDITY)
Your windows most likey wont start, Meaning : NO GUI (Graphical User Interface.) Making your PC worthless.
So Id take BigglesPiP idea, and try that if its constant. If its not, DO NOT WORRY ABOUT IT. IF it crashes an comes back your OK. But if it constantly CRASHES, REINSTALL WINDOWs. Ifs its virus related, biggles Idea wont work. Youll need a CLEAN install. (WIPE EVERYTHING, START OVER)
EXPLORER.EXE = Windows Shells, YES!
IEEXPLORE.EXE = Internet Explorer, also yes.
Try Ending the EXPLORER.EXE process in the trask manager then: File > New Task... > "explorer" > OK.
It's a quick way to reload the registry if you've made changes (also recovers from a crashed EXPLORER.EXE).
You can also get each window (and windows) to run in it's own instance of EXPLORER.EXE (may help isolate the problem/make it less annoying). I'll dig up how if you want.
IEEXPLORE.EXE = Internet Explorer, also yes.
Try Ending the EXPLORER.EXE process in the trask manager then: File > New Task... > "explorer" > OK.
It's a quick way to reload the registry if you've made changes (also recovers from a crashed EXPLORER.EXE).
You can also get each window (and windows) to run in it's own instance of EXPLORER.EXE (may help isolate the problem/make it less annoying). I'll dig up how if you want.
Last edited by BigglesPiP (2006-07-24 16:41:14)
LOL mines just iexplore.exe for IE (wack)BigglesPiP wrote:
EXPLORER.EXE = Windows Shells, YES!
ieexplore.EXE = Internet Explorer.
Try Ending the EXPLORER.EXE process in the trask manager then: File > New Task... > "explorer" > OK.
It's a quick way to reload the registry if you've made changes (also helps a crashed EXPLORER.EXE).
You can also get each window (and windows) to run in it's own instance of EXPLORER.EXE (may help isolate the problem/make it less annoying). I'll dig up how if you want.
FIREFOX DOES RULE.
Yes Firefox does rule!dankassasin42o wrote:
LOL mines just iexplore.exe for IE (wack)BigglesPiP wrote:
EXPLORER.EXE = Windows Shells, YES!
ieexplore.EXE = Internet Explorer.
Try Ending the EXPLORER.EXE process in the trask manager then: File > New Task... > "explorer" > OK.
It's a quick way to reload the registry if you've made changes (also helps a crashed EXPLORER.EXE).
You can also get each window (and windows) to run in it's own instance of EXPLORER.EXE (may help isolate the problem/make it less annoying). I'll dig up how if you want.
FIREFOX DOES RULE.
I'm using it now.
Anyone read this yet? I've had this problem a hundred times (I fix computers for a living)King_County_Downy wrote:
Run a rgistry fixing program like regmechanic or a free one is @ www.ccleaner.com
This will fix your problem.
PS you're welcome
Sober enough to know what I'm doing, drunk enough to really enjoy doing it
Yea me too. If its constant this would help. He hasnt anwsered. Ive had explorer.exe crash several times, an done nothing about it. Nothing ever was wrong, it just crashed on load.King_County_Downy wrote:
Anyone read this yet? I've had this problem a hundred times (I fix computers for a living)King_County_Downy wrote:
Run a rgistry fixing program like regmechanic or a free one is @ www.ccleaner.com
This will fix your problem.
PS you're welcome
That would be a great time to plug that hard drive into another, working machine and run "chkdsk d: /F" [edit: in a cmd prompt]dankassasin42o wrote:
Yea me too. If its constant this would help. He hasnt anwsered. Ive had explorer.exe crash several times, an done nothing about it. Nothing ever was wrong, it just crashed on load.King_County_Downy wrote:
Anyone read this yet? I've had this problem a hundred times (I fix computers for a living)King_County_Downy wrote:
Run a rgistry fixing program like regmechanic or a free one is @ www.ccleaner.com
This will fix your problem.
PS you're welcome
(d: being whatever drive letter is assigned) just to be sure there aren't errors on your hd.
Last edited by King_County_Downy (2006-07-24 17:10:20)
Sober enough to know what I'm doing, drunk enough to really enjoy doing it