Surely, many users have come across such an unpleasant message from their operating system as “Windows 7 Explorer has stopped working.” This happens very often when you open a folder or when you try to empty the trash. It happens that during such a crash you see the message "Explorer does not respond to Windows 7".
In principle, the essence of the problem does not change. This can happen just once a week, or every ten minutes. Besides the fact that it significantly slows down the computer, it is very capable of affecting the user's nervous system. Let's figure out how to fix the situation so that Windows Explorer works in normal mode.
Many in these cases may start blaming Microsoft for producing a low-quality product. This, by the way, is a great excuse for those who are not even trying to figure something out. What could be easier than blaming someone for your incompetence? But do not rush to conclusions. Most likely, the reason lies in the various add-ons that were integrated into Windows Explorer. As a rule, this is done by third-party applications without your knowledge, or when you do not bother to look during the installation of the program, which items are checked. To understand what you are talking about, right-click on any file. In the context menu you will see the same items.
Of course, it is sometimes very difficult to establish which of all these applications Windows Explorer conflicts with. Therefore, we offer you instructions that will help you find the problem and correct the situation.
Download a utility called Shell Ex View version 1.47 - Shell Extensions Manager. It will give you the ability to manage all available extensions. It is worth noting that you can download it anywhere, because it is distributed free of charge. Another of its advantages is that both the version for the 32-bit operating system and the 64-bit one are available for you. Depending on which operating system you have installed, download one or another option.
Once you have downloaded this software, run the application with administrator rights, and then start sorting the list of all add-ons by the name of the development company. To do this, click on the "Company" column.
Next, you need to disable absolutely all add-ons, except for those that belong to Microsoft. Carefully study your list, then mark the necessary extensions, and then confirm.
Now it’s better to restart your computer, and then give it the opportunity to work for some time with a clean context menu. If, after working for some time, Windows Explorer does not “swear,” then you can use the applications you need one at a time. Moreover, by starting one, reboot and work for a while without adding the following. If everything is normal, there are no failures - connect another add-on to work. Do this until you identify the “culprit” of all the troubles of your computer. Using this method, a large number of people solved this problem in less than one hour. You too will definitely succeed!