HEEEELP

[shqshqshq]

I just installed Windows XP and every time I use the explorer to view
a directory with movies (.avi and .mpg) it crashes.

I seen this on 3 systems before so it must be a known bug. Does anyone
know how to fix it?

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

Not a good subject line. Please consult
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

I just installed Windows XP and every time I use the explorer to view
a directory with movies (.avi and .mpg) it crashes.

Disable the thumbnail view, delete any damaged movie files and install
SP2 if not already done.

I seen this on 3 systems before so it must be a known bug. Does anyone
know how to fix it?

"Windows Stops Responding When You Click a Large AVI File in Windows
Explorer" http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=822430

| This problem was first corrected in Microsoft Windows XP Service
| Pack 2.

 

[shqshqshq]

Thanks, how do I get hold of SP2? Do I buy it?

Not a good subject line. Please consulthttp://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


Disable the thumbnail view, delete any damaged movie files and install
SP2 if not already done.


"Windows Stops Responding When You Click a Large AVI File in Windows
Explorer"http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=822430

| This problem was first corrected in Microsoft Windows XP Service
| Pack 2.

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

Thanks, how do I get hold of SP2? Do I buy it?

Nope. Applies to stand-alone systems as well:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...FamilyID=049c9dbe-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a

 

[Rock]

Thanks, how do I get hold of SP2? Do I buy it?

<snip>

Download Windows Service Pack 2 Standalone Version
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...BE-3B8E-4F30-8245-9E368D3CDB5A&displaylang=en

Order Windows XP Service Pack 2 on CD
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default810.mspx

Installing Service Packs
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

Pre-Install, Install, Cleaning Up Afterwards
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=45

What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx

Get the Latest Updates and Information from Your PC Manufacturer Before
Installing Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/oemlinks.mspx

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=837783

 

[shqshqshq]

Well I installed SP2 but my explorer still crashes..problem is that it
takes the Nvidia box with it when it dies....

Explorer still has probs in viewing or working with AVI files

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

Well I installed SP2 but my explorer still crashes..problem is that it
takes the Nvidia box with it when it dies....

That's not normal and may happen when movie files are damaged as already
mentioned in my first reply.

Explorer still has probs in viewing or working with AVI files

No problems here (see above).

 

[shqshqshq]

That's not normal and may happen when movie files are damaged as already
mentioned in my first reply.


No problems here (see above).

I am looking above but I dont understand. I have completed SP2 but
explorer crash 5 times per day taking the nvidia icon with it so I
need to restart if I am going to change rez or do something else in
terms of graphical.

 

[Elmo]

I am looking above but I dont understand. I have completed SP2 but
explorer crash 5 times per day taking the nvidia icon with it so I
need to restart if I am going to change rez or do something else in
terms of graphical.

Reinstall the nVidea software.

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

I am looking above but I dont understand. I have completed SP2 but
explorer crash 5 times per day taking the nvidia icon with it so I
need to restart if I am going to change rez or do something else in
terms of graphical.

Once again, if this happens while you (cited from your original post)
"use the explorer to view a directory with movies (.avi and .mpg)"
then read my first reply since installing SP2 was just one of the
steps to be performed. Otherwise you may want to open a new thread,
repost your problem and describe the exact circumstances when this
problem occurs. Good luck.