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10-26-2007, 12:36 PM
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Super Techie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dorset Uk Posts: 347
|  Windows Help
Windows has started behaving very strangely. The desktop icons and toolbar keep disappearing leaving me with a blank screen. I can access any open programs from the task manager but that it is it. I think it is a problem with explorer but I can not seem to fix the problem.
Any advice would be welcome.
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10-26-2007, 12:44 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: C:\Windows\System32 Posts: 25,657
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In the task manager go to run and type in explorer.exe and that will bring that stuff back.
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10-26-2007, 12:55 PM
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Super Techie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dorset Uk Posts: 347
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Thanks, tried it. The icons and bar came back but not to stay. If I click 'My documents' the folder window opens then after 2 seconds everything disappears again.
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10-26-2007, 01:00 PM
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Not Worth The Explanation Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mount Prospect, IL Posts: 8,878
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Sounds like, for whatever reason, windows and explorer.exe continue to encounter problems, because of some instability and therefore freeze and crash.
Post a hijackthis log.
Look up memtest and run it for a few hours.
Have you added any new hardware or software lately?
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10-26-2007, 01:17 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: C:\Windows\System32 Posts: 25,657
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As Ste said. Windows is having massive problems. If Explorer keeps crashing then there is something wrong. Post a HiJack This log and we will see whats going on.
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10-26-2007, 01:35 PM
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Super Techie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dorset Uk Posts: 347
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I removed a Netgear wireless card and replaced it with a Homeplug. This was 24 hours before the problem started.
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10-26-2007, 01:37 PM
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Not Worth The Explanation Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mount Prospect, IL Posts: 8,878
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Uninstall all programs/ drivers related to the old netgear wireless card. Reinstall any driver or software related to homeplug.
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10-26-2007, 01:41 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: C:\Windows\System32 Posts: 25,657
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That wouldnt cause explorer to crash as often as it is. Have you scanned for viruses, psyware and malware?
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14 Nov 1945 - 4 Sept 2009 Images created by CarnageX | Decaptured...Listen! | Visit Baezware!! | You've been Mak'd! | 儿做好 I do not accept support questions via EMail, PM, IM or my Spaces page! .:|:. This is what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object.
Thanks to all the guys on the staff for your support in my time of need. Hefe you are my personal Hero for your contribution. <<<< If I help you, or you just like what I said, rep me | |
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10-26-2007, 01:52 PM
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Super Techie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dorset Uk Posts: 347
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I have used Avast to do a scan. It found 4 trojans. I also use Spyware terminator.
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10-26-2007, 01:57 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: C:\Windows\System32 Posts: 25,657
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Well the trojans would be a problem that could cause this. You could be even more infected. I would suggest you find some online scanners as well.
__________________ R.I.P. Danny L. Trotter
14 Nov 1945 - 4 Sept 2009 Images created by CarnageX | Decaptured...Listen! | Visit Baezware!! | You've been Mak'd! | 儿做好 I do not accept support questions via EMail, PM, IM or my Spaces page! .:|:. This is what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object.
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