Recurring Explorer.exe problem

[DaffyD®]

For some reason on a recurring basis, explorer.exe won't be able to display
the contents of folders on my computer. For example, it will open My
Documents and will show the the number of objects in the folder at the
bottom of the window, but it won't show the individual folders and files
inside the folder. When the cursor is placed over the window, an hourglass
is shown but the window still remains blank. The only fix is to reboot and I
have to manually close explorer.exe. When Windows boots back to the desktop,
there is an Active Desktop error and I have to click on a button to restore
the Active Desktop.

What would be the steps to find out why this is happening?

 

[Dave Patrick]

Try disabling all unknown extensions.

http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/shexview.html


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Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
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[DaffyD®]

Dave, I get the following error message on this page:
The page cannot be displayed
The page you are looking for is currently unavailable. The Web site
might be experiencing technical difficulties, or you may need to adjust your
browser settings.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

Please try the following:

a.. Click the Refresh button, or try again later.

b.. If you typed the page address in the Address bar, make sure that
it is spelled correctly.

c.. To check your connection settings, click the Tools menu, and
then click Internet Options. On the Connections tab, click Settings. The
settings should match those provided by your local area network (LAN)
administrator or Internet service provider (ISP).
d.. If your Network Administrator has enabled it, Microsoft Windows
can examine your network and automatically discover network connection
settings.
If you would like Windows to try and discover them,
click Detect Network Settings
e.. Some sites require 128-bit connection security. Click the Help
menu and then click About Internet Explorer to determine what strength
security you have installed.
f.. If you are trying to reach a secure site, make sure your
Security settings can support it. Click the Tools menu, and then click
Internet Options. On the Advanced tab, scroll to the Security section and
check settings for SSL 2.0, SSL 3.0, TLS 1.0, PCT 1.0.
g.. Click the Back button to try another link.



Cannot find server or DNS Error
Internet Explorer

Is there an updated link?

Try disabling all unknown extensions.

http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/shexview.html


--

Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

For some reason on a recurring basis, explorer.exe won't be able to
display
the contents of folders on my computer. For example, it will open My
Documents and will show the the number of objects in the folder at the
bottom of the window, but it won't show the individual folders and files
inside the folder. When the cursor is placed over the window, an
hourglass
is shown but the window still remains blank. The only fix is to reboot and
I
have to manually close explorer.exe. When Windows boots back to the
desktop,
there is an Active Desktop error and I have to click on a button to
restore
the Active Desktop.

What would be the steps to find out why this is happening?