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    Vista freezes on desktop

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Full-back, Oct 12, 2008.

  1. Full-back

    Full-back Notebook Guru

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    Hi guys,

    I'm having problems with my VHP 32. When I have files on my desktop, right-clicking or other activity freezes explorer (white screen). For example unzipping a RAR-file on desktop often leads to this. The same operation can be done through "my computer", but fails on desktop.

    Couple of facts:
    - I use a minimalistic desktop with a dock, rainlendar and only a few LARGE icons.
    - I can kill and re-start explorer.exe through Taskmanager.
    - Windows gives desktop performance 4.0 points, I don't use a Aero-theme.
    - Specs in sig below

    Anything I could do? Thanks!
     
    Full-back, Oct 12, 2008
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    When did this start? Does this happen when you log in as another user? Do this happen in safe mode? Have you performed a virus/malware scan?
     
    kegobeer, Oct 12, 2008
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  3. makaveli72

    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    System Restore?
    (Sounds like a Virus)
     
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  4. Full-back

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    Thanks for your inputs. Couple of quick tests indicates following:

    - Does not seem to happen with other user
    - No viruses found (F-Secure)
    - Have to try safe-mode EDIT: No problems in safe-mode

    - Can't remember any specific starting-time, but it has gotten worse / more annoying recently.
     
    Full-back, Oct 13, 2008
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  5. fonduekid

    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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    Yeah try the safe mode and look at the event log files... and then it could be easier to hunt down the problem area!!!
     
    fonduekid, Oct 13, 2008
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    crash NBR Assassin

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    Yes, try using System Restore to revert back to a previous point in time and see if that gets rid of it.
     
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    Since this isn't a system-wide problem, I don't think a system restore is warranted at this time.

    To the OP: post a new reply with your safe mode results instead of editing your post. That will make reading the thread much easier.
     
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    Okay guys, tried safe-mode and there where no problems. I rather not do the System Restore, as I don't know how far the problem goes or what changes I made since. Though if that's the only option, I'll give it a go.

    Fonduekid: Not sure what you meant whit looking at event log files?
     
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  9. fonduekid

    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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    I meant the event logs.... like this

    I was thinking it *might* help in understanding better..
     
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    Log in as the new user and look at the running processes. Make a note of them. Then, log in as the problem user and do the same thing. Do the same thing for startup programs. Hopefully you'll notice a program/process or two that only loads in the problem user.
     
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    Well, comparing processes and start-up-programs didn't help, couldn't find anything unusual.

    But one sad update: It's not only the desktop, it's the entire explorer. Made some more file-transferring and noticed it. It's not all time, but often it freezes. Anyone have some suggestions? Thanks.
     
    Full-back, Oct 14, 2008
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    Last time a system would just freeze, I ended up replacing a motherboard.
    At this point, a System Restore is highly sugested to rule out any hardware issues...
     
    eleron911, Oct 14, 2008
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