Explorer error

[zenm0nkey]

OK...I'm sure we've all encountered the nefarious "Explorer.exe has generated errors and will be closed" message. I have a friend who's getting this every time he tries to open any file from within explorer. His friend is running Win2K professional and my friend has tried applying all current service packs and critical updates. The user was previously not even patched with SP1 but even after the application of SP3 and all the other patches and updates the issue persists. Any thoughts on how to resolve this that don't involve the words "format" or "reimage"? : ) Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[CharlieJax]

Has the machine been checked for viruses? CJ

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[beerhunter2]

Have you checked this thread?
thread616-175431

Just check the Stars.

 

[chaynes96]

I have the same problem explorer exe. error. all desk top
apps work but any msf program including ie will get error msg. and will reload and be flagged again, and again. I cant run an online virus because ie wont work. I'm using netscape, but the scan will not work with the NScape browser. I have tried to reload win2000 and all the updates. I'm pulling my hair out,
Please advise.. Thanks chaynes96

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[ianglynn]

I would check your Hardware. Very common fault when one of your memory sticks is faulty.

 

[chaynes96]

I had same problem, Downloaded service 2 from microsodt using netscape browser. ie would not work. loaded to desktop and installed from there. problem went away. Charlie