Windows Explorer Has Stopped Working Vista Bugs and Problems Discuss Windows Explorer Has Stopped Working in the Windows Vista forums; I just installed RC1 and every time I log on explorer loads for about two seconds and then crashes. I can run programs through the Task Manager but I can'...

[aloneinshadow]

I just installed RC1 and every time I log on explorer loads for about two seconds and then crashes. I can run programs through the Task Manager but I can't get a start menu or anything else because explorer just keeps crashing. I've disabled all non-microsoft services, all non-essential startup items, and gone down to basic hardware. PLEASE HELP!

[Znod]

It sounds like a bad install to me. Explorer has not been overly stable historically in Vista,, but your case sounds extreme to me. You could try to repair RC1 with your DVD or, obviously, you could try reinstalling.

[crabby]

It's this bloody setup It's sporadic to say the least... reinstall is really your only option, before you do though... check your error reports in control panel to see if there is a 'solution'

crabby

[aloneinshadow]

I ended up using an XP Live cd to get into the system and move everything to my slave drive before I reformatted and did a clean install of Vista. Now everything works fine so I guess it was just all jacked up the first time. It was a simple solution but after 5 hours of guess work I just gave it up.

[Znod]

Glad you got it sorted out. I wish you had tried the repair first, or did you?

[MON3Y]

I Have Rc1 Build 5600 Im Having A Similar Problem Every Time I Try To Get To My Computer Control Pannel Or Windows Update Basicall Anything That Requirers Windows Explorer Well Everytime I Try To Use The Explorer The Window Loads Then It Says Window Explorer Has Stopped Working And Says Its Looking For A Solution To That Problem And About A Second Later It Says Windows Explorer Is Now Restarting And Thats It I Did The Upgrade Instead Of Reformatting My Whole Hard Drive I Wonder If Doint That Has Any Thing To Do With My Problem If Any One Else Has Had This Problem And Resolved It Please Reply

[crabby]

I dont know how you manage to use a capital letter for every word... but it is quite annoying HAve you tried reinstalling? The install for older builds seems to be corrupt sometimes. You could also try a newer build

crabby

[Galt]

RC1 is buggy, as Crabby says, try an updated build. Also, make sure you are connected to the internet when you first install, or you will find the lack of updates will prevent IE from working.

[williamharker]

I downloaded Vista. How can I reinstall when I can't even keep an explorer window open long enough to see if there's a solution...

[crabby]

Reburn the disk at lowest speed and try an install by booting to the disk.

crabby