Windows Explorer Problems

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http://live.pirillo.com/ – It doesn’t matter what operating system you are using, it can and will freeze on you at times. No O/S is invulnerable, including Linux.

Usually a freeze up is tied into a program running on your computer. The computer freezes because the program is accessing the same process as your task bar, for instance. This is most often a shell extension problem. All shell extensions are tied in to Windows Explorer. If the shell stops responding then all of Windows Explorer stops running. This will cause everything to freeze up, including that task bar.

Once in a while, the freeze up can be caused by doing too many things at once. The processor will begin to overheat, and you will freeze up. A reboot will cool down the processor, and allow you to work again. You can visit Lockergnome Forums to find a few utilities that will help you determine and control your system operating temperature, helping again to reduce any lock ups caused.

Most often, your computer freezes because the programs running on top of the operating system are causing a problem. It doesn’t matter how much RAM you have, you can only run as much as the operating system will allow you. Whether you’re a novice or expert user, you may be affected by this. Most computers come with a lot of programs pre-installed, all of which like to run in the background. You don’t need all of these starting up when the computer boots up! Learn what programs are on your computer, which ones are necessary to start up with computer bootup, and streamline the rest! Doing this will most likely help stop many of the computer crashes you are experiencing.

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