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Question

Window Explorer - Visual C++ runtime error

May 2, 2015 11:29PM PDT

Having a problem opening Windows Explorer. Keeps getting a message - Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library - This application has requested the Runtime to terminate in an unusual way.
I have tried Clean Boot, uninstalling any new programs/updates that have been installed recently, deleting the Microsoft Visual C++ programs that were on my laptop and reinstalling them. Also tried inserting the Microsoft disc and selecting repair but no joy. Can anyone suggest anything else I could try. Really appreciate any help, thanks.

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This sounds like an older issue.
May 2, 2015 11:38PM PDT

If the folder has videos, images that Explorer can't decode, errors like this to outright crashing has been seen (since before 2000.)

Workaround is to move files out of that folder and then find what files Explorer has an issue with.
Bob

PS. Remember this is a very very old issue. Microsoft's response to this has been muted to "don't do that."

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cannot access to move
May 3, 2015 2:23AM PDT

I've never had this issue before and not added any files or anything since the last time I opened Windows Explorer without any problems so not sure what has happened. I can't get in to the folders or drives to move anything.

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This is where I use other than Windows Explorer.
May 3, 2015 2:30AM PDT

We have alternative file/folder browsers like Gyula's Navigator, http://lifehacker.com/399155/five-best-alternative-file-managers and of course, the command line which has been about since before 1969.

Windows Explorer can crash without you changing a thing as updates show up or someone/someapp/something installs a new or broken decoder.

Yes, it's a bit of a mystery why Microsoft continues to call this an user issue. (You're using it wrong?)

Given all the alternatives to browse folders and more, why can't you get into those folders?

-> In closing, some malware does this too. Grif has a set of scans I start with at http://forums.cnet.com/7726-6122_102-5509131.html?tag=posts;msg5509131
Bob

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Re: Windows Explorer
May 3, 2015 3:32AM PDT

The desktop is shown by Windows Explorer. And that proves that it runs to you full satisfaction except in some circumstances. But it's unclear what those circumstances are.

- Mine, in Windows 7, starts with Libraries selected, if I open it with a right click from the Orb or by typing exporer in the run box. Where does/did yours start?
- But it I type explorer c: or explorer d: in the start run box, it starts there. Does yours fail then also?
- Now create a new Windows account in Control Panel, login into that and see how Explorer behaves.

Kees