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Originally Posted by Retired
Shortly after installing SP2 (2-3 days), Windows Explorer began crashing every time I tried to access it. The message provided is:
"Windows has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for any inconvenience."
Thinking that it was an SP2 problem, I backed SP2 out, but I still got the constant crash. The next step was to re-install XP, which I did. Explorer still crashes whenever it is touched. Explorer never opens, just crashes.
In desperation, I downloaded a trial copy of "Universal Explorer" which gets me into the file structure and individual files but does not do some of the things I need to do. It does, however, have a launch bar that has Windows Explorer on it. When I click on it, Windows Explorer opens and I can expand the directory structures (using the + -), but when I click on any individual directory or file it crashes with the same tired message.
I looked for similar posts without success. I did try to Repair XP using the Install disk (advice given in another posting), but could not find a Repair function. When I click on the Browse CD function, it (Explorer) crashes.
It seems that anything I try to do, that requires interaction of Windows Explorer and the Directory/File system causes an abnormal Termination.
I am at a loss. Any help/advice will be greatly appreciated!
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try this bud, it's not a microsoft certified solution. I'm a writer not a software engineer. But I did this and it works if you got XP which I'm guessing you do this is probably gonna fix it.
Getting rid of explorer errors in computers with the AMD chip on board.
It'll leave you vulnerable to virus maybe but at least you'll be able to use your computer unless you are terminally stupid then you should have no trouble with it. If you are and prone to sue then forget everything I just told you.
1.click the Start button at the bottom left of your screen
2.click the Control Panel menu item
3.then double-click the System icon.
4.Click the Advanced tab
5.Find the item marked Performance right under there is a button that says Settings.
6.Click the Data Execution Prevention tab.
7.You'll see two options in that window click the second option that says "Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select."
8. when you are finished with that then click the 'add...' button it should be visable at the bottom of the box. then you have to find where the file 'explorer.exe' resides on your computer most of the time it's something like this c:\windows\explorer.exe anyway add explorer to that list. It'll give you a warning just ignore it and click ok. Then you reboot and if you try it everything should work just fine.