windows explorer locking up - is this normal?

sometimes after i browse my network, windows explorer hangs (and so
does every other window thats open); is this normal for ME? I don't
have this problem under 98 or 2K; what should i check for?

Of course that isn't normal.
My question would be, what is it you do, when it happens?

Harry.


"*ProteanThread*" wrote in message
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sometimes after i browse my network, windows explorer hangs (and so
does every other window thats open); is this normal for ME? I don't
have this problem under 98 or 2K; what should i check for?

seems to happen more frequently when i browse the network less often
other times; almost like its waiting for a dll to unload or something.


webster72n wrote:
Of course that isn't normal.
My question would be, what is it you do, when it happens?

Harry.


"*ProteanThread*" wrote in message
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sometimes after i browse my network, windows explorer hangs (and so
does every other window thats open); is this normal for ME? I don't
have this problem under 98 or 2K; what should i check for?

With so little to go on, it would be difficult to, nay, impossible to
confidently tell you what is wrong. First suspicion would be a software
conflict. Have you added a program lately, or when this problem arose???
Try taking some of your startup programs out of the startup axis and run
your computer......effectively, do a 'selective startup.' This is time
consuming and a PITA, but, it can help to narrow down the culprit.

Another option would be to get a copy of Process Explorer, free from
www.sysinternals.com (if the program is no longer free, do a search for the
last free version through Google). This program will tell you, in real
time, what programs are running and how much cpu, in %, is being used by
each. This may pinpoint the culprit, if it is a program issue.

Does this happen as you are attempting to scroll or use your mouse in any
way??? If so, turn your Hardware Acceleration slider to one notch above
none, reboot and try again. If the issue is gone, look into updating mouse
and/or video drivers. In my case, when this happened, it was an outdated
video card that had to be replaced (no compatible new drivers).

My only other suggestion would be to do a thorough AV, malware and spyware
scan. Hang in there, this group has many very helpful folks that will be
glad to work you through this issue. When you post back, be sure to list
what programs you have running, to include background apps, at the time the
hang takes place.
Heirloom, old and hate it when
that happens


"*ProteanThread*" wrote in message
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seems to happen more frequently when i browse the network less often
other times; almost like its waiting for a dll to unload or something.


webster72n wrote:
Of course that isn't normal.
My question would be, what is it you do, when it happens?

Harry.


"*ProteanThread*" wrote in message
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sometimes after i browse my network, windows explorer hangs (and so
does every other window thats open); is this normal for ME? I don't
have this problem under 98 or 2K; what should i check for?

You seem to be avoiding my question, PT.

Harry


"*ProteanThread*" wrote in message
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seems to happen more frequently when i browse the network less often
other times; almost like its waiting for a dll to unload or something.


webster72n wrote:
Of course that isn't normal.
My question would be, what is it you do, when it happens?

Harry.


"*ProteanThread*" wrote in message
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sometimes after i browse my network, windows explorer hangs (and so
does every other window thats open); is this normal for ME? I don't
have this problem under 98 or 2K; what should i check for?

i don't think you read my reply.

webster72n wrote:
You seem to be avoiding my question, PT.

Harry

Heirloom wrote:

Does this happen as you are attempting to scroll or use your mouse in any
way??? If so, turn your Hardware Acceleration slider to one notch above
none, reboot and try again. If the issue is gone, look into updating mouse
and/or video drivers. In my case, when this happened, it was an outdated
video card that had to be replaced (no compatible new drivers).



It seemed to help a bit, its not hanging up for as long or as often.
Its a Dell Inspiron 4000 laptop which came with Windows ME.

Your reply doesn't contain any reference to what you might have done about
it, the lock-up that is, unless it's hidden between the lines and somewhat
invisible to me. H.


"*ProteanThread*" wrote in message
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i don't think you read my reply.

webster72n wrote:
You seem to be avoiding my question, PT.

Harry

PT quoted my reference to moving the Acceleration slider and said it seemed
to help, Harry.

PT, if the 'hangs' are still taking place, but, not as often, you may have
more than one issue taking place. Have you added any applications that
would correspond to the problem beginning?? (this would include updating
programs).

Will be out of town for the next 4-5 days........maybe a more knowledgeable
body will jump in with more suggestions. You may want to give the
'selective startup' a shot.....can't hurt. And have a go with Process
Explorer........it will tell you a lot!
Heirloom, old and off to west Texas

"webster72n" wrote in message
...

Your reply doesn't contain any reference to what you might have done about
it, the lock-up that is, unless it's hidden between the lines and somewhat
invisible to me. H.


"*ProteanThread*" wrote in message
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i don't think you read my reply.

webster72n wrote:
You seem to be avoiding my question, PT.

Harry

My question was posed before receiving help, H., to see how PT circumvented
the problem on his own, since he seemed to be able to. Obviously it's
irrelevant now.
Most importantly, progress is being made.

Harry.


"Heirloom" wrote in message
...
PT quoted my reference to moving the Acceleration slider and said it
seemed
to help, Harry.

PT, if the 'hangs' are still taking place, but, not as often, you may have
more than one issue taking place. Have you added any applications that
would correspond to the problem beginning?? (this would include updating
programs).

Will be out of town for the next 4-5 days........maybe a more
knowledgeable
body will jump in with more suggestions. You may want to give the
'selective startup' a shot.....can't hurt. And have a go with Process
Explorer........it will tell you a lot!
Heirloom, old and off to west Texas

"webster72n" wrote in message
...

Your reply doesn't contain any reference to what you might have done
about
it, the lock-up that is, unless it's hidden between the lines and
somewhat
invisible to me. H.


"*ProteanThread*" wrote in message
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i don't think you read my reply.

webster72n wrote:
You seem to be avoiding my question, PT.

Harry