How Do You Fix “Windows Explorer Has Encountered A Problem & Needs To Close”?
If you are receiving the error message “Windows Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close,” it is usually the result of a corrupted Windows file. This can be the result of a virus or other form of malware changing the file or possibly a legitimate piece of software causing a conflict. Regardless of the reason, there is a solution to get your copy of Windows back in an operable state. Windows 2000/XP: Click on “Start” and go to “Run.” Windows Vista/7: Click on “Start” and click in the “Search” box. Windows 2000/XP: Type in the “Run” box, “SFC.EXE /SCANNOW” (without the quotes) and press “Enter.” Windows Vista/7: Type in the “Search” box, “SFC.EXE /SCANNOW” (without the quotes) and press “Enter.” Then, right-click on the search result “SFC.EXE” and select “Run as administrator.” Allow the program to run. Insert your Windows Installation CD when prompted and push the “OK” or “Retry” button. Remove the CD once the repair scan has finished. Then, immediately go to “WindowsUpdate
