Windows will repair any corrupted or missing files that are found. The scan may take some time, so be patient. You may be prompted to type the password for an administrator account.Ĭlick Continue if you are the administrator or type the administrator password and then, click Continue.Īt the command prompt, type Sfc /scannow and then press ENTER. In the results area, right-click cmd.exe, and then click Run as administrator. To do this, follow these steps:Ĭlick Start, and then type cmd in the Search box.

Use System File Checker to scan your PC for missing or corrupt files.

Update drivers: recommended links Run System File Checker (SFC) to check your files Update a driver for hardware that isn't working properly You can do this from using Windows Update or by visiting your system manufacturer’s website or by contacting them directly.įor more information on updating your drivers, see the following content on the Microsoft website:

Outdated or corrupt video drivers can cause Windows Explorer to stop working. Downloading and installing the latest video driver can solve many of these issues. To resolve this issue you need to determine what is causing Windows Explorer to stop working, try the troubleshooting steps below to help determine the issue. Some applications or services running on your PC may be causing Windows Explorer to stop working You may have a Virus or Malware infection on your PC

System files on your PC may be corrupt or mismatched with other files You may be using an outdated or corrupted video driver This issue can be caused due to any of the following issues: Windows is restartingĪdditionally, you may notice the screen flicker just before or after the error message appears.

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