Explorer keeps getting errors and shutting down.

[Poppa_Meth]

I've noticed lately that Windows Explorer keeps getting errors and shutting down/restarting fairly frequently. It isn't really hurting anything but its annoying and I'd like to find out what the problem is. I've had it happen a few times in the past when memory needed a refreshing, mainly when running Edonkey, but this is happening even when I'm not running Edonkey now. I did download critical updates a few days ago, 5 patches I believe and I'm wondering if thats the cause of it. anyone else had such problems after these latest critical updates?

[thecoalman]

No problems here since updating. Matter of fact I've only had a handful of crashes since getting XP iun November. I think most of them were from software other than MS. How about a little more info such as what the error is, you could also try the MS knowledge base. Do a search for the error. Possibly a virus?

Just to clarify is it Windows Explorer or Internet Explorer, they are two seperate programs, at least in name.

[DVD_Ripper]

I've noticed lately that Windows Explorer keeps getting errors and shutting down/restarting fairly frequently. It isn't really hurting anything but its annoying and I'd like to find out what the problem is. I've had it happen a few times in the past when memory needed a refreshing, mainly when running Edonkey, but this is happening even when I'm not running Edonkey now. I did download critical updates a few days ago, 5 patches I believe and I'm wondering if thats the cause of it. anyone else had such problems after these latest critical updates?

I was having similar problems about 6 months back on my work machine...I wrote down the errors, visited the MS Knowledge base and there they were with directions on how to fix.

Tim

[Poppa_Meth]

its Windows Explorer. I'll check the MS database as soon as I can. I'll copy down the error report next time I run into the problem. All it says is Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close but I"ll get more in depth info when I get home.

[pyrate83]

I also have been getting the Windows Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close error.

[gitreel]

It could be spyware that is causing the error.

[Poppa_Meth]

I'm running spybot, and adaware so I doubt its spyware.

[gitreel]

Sometimes they don't get everything.

You might also try hijack this

[Poppa_Meth]

So far no more problems so I'll hold off on Hijak This since I hear it can have some major side effects if you aren't careful with it.