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General Computer Support / Re: Windows Explorer Stops Working

« on: March 05, 2014, 12:56:48 pm »

Hey,
    Where's a place within the forum at which I can make a contribution???

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General Computer Support / Re: Windows Explorer Stops Working

« on: March 05, 2014, 12:55:10 pm »

Thank you both.  Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.  I uninstalled Norton and used the hint to uninstall the portion of Spybot.  Once again I can move large numbers of files!
    "Boo, hiss" at both programs.  We poor users would have no way to know that our "protection" programs can be the cause of operating system problems if not for wonderful experts like you two. 
    "Hurrah" to Tweaking.com and its forum members.  I have dozens and dozens of clients (I'm a registered investment advisor) who sometimes call me with computer problems - they know I've been building my own computers for over 25 years.  Many times, I've been able to help them.  The next time I'm befuddled, I know where to send them.
    You guys are wonderful, helpful and amazing people.  To extend this amout of assistance without direct compensation is remarkable.  A contribution will be made today!  My clients have generally not gone through three divorces, they have more money than I.  Their contributions will likely be a bit more generous than mine.
    I may be exceeding your tolerance for my questions but, now that Norton is deleted, what program do you like to replace it?
    Gary

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General Computer Support / Re: Windows Explorer Stops Working

« on: March 05, 2014, 11:18:46 am »

Thomas:  I installed Spybot S&D 2.2 in an attempt to cure the problem.  Also this computer runs Vista, to disable Spybot SD, I used Control Panel, Processes, Stop Process.  It didn't cure the problem but it was still a helpful hint for which I'm thankful.  Maybe I should use Revo Uninstaller Pro to remove Spybot?

Shane:  In safe mode, the right click function is fully operational.  Hmmmm......

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General Computer Support / Re: Windows Explorer Stops Working

« on: March 04, 2014, 11:51:46 pm »

Actually, I'm not completely incompetent.  Really.  This time I found the section within process explorer you suggested.  It is attached to this reply.
    Still having fun, yes I am.
    Thanks Shane,
     Gary

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General Computer Support / Re: Windows Explorer Stops Working

« on: March 04, 2014, 11:40:26 am »

Well, one thing is for sure.  I'm having quite the little adventure here, rooting around in attributes of this system I didn't even know existed.
     I'm have some small hope that I can get this file through this server and to your expert eyes.
    Thanks,
    Gary

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General Computer Support / Re: Windows Explorer Stops Working

« on: March 03, 2014, 07:32:13 pm »

Well Sir,
    I carefully followed the Regedit instructions to which you directed me.  I added the preface "-" to each entry that I could reasonably think might be responsible for linking an unwanted dll to the "right click" mouse key.  That didn't solve my problem.  I can still highlight, "right click", "copy" but when I get to the target folder any attempt to "right click" or "paste" causes Windows Explorer to stop working and a popup appears that Windows explorer is re-starting but it never does.
    Have you any other suggestions?  Should I try adding the "-" preface to every entry located in those registry folders?  I fear that doing so will make all of the "right click" options disappear.
    Thank you,
    Gary

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General Computer Support / Re: Windows Explorer Stops Working

« on: March 03, 2014, 12:06:22 pm »

Shane,
   Thank you.  I'm going to give it a try with Regedit (which I greatly fear using).  I'm hoping I'll find something obviously hooked to "right click" that doesn't belong there.  I'll let you know if my computer survives me messing around in the registry.
    Gary

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General Computer Support / Windows Explorer Stops Working

« on: March 01, 2014, 01:06:42 pm »

I've gone through each of the steps Tweaking.com Windows Repair V2.4.2.  I devoted an entire Saturday to getting my blasted Windows Vista 32 bit desktop to function properly.  Windows Explorer will function when looking for a file, deleting and opening a file.  Sadly, anytime I use "rightclick", "Cut" and then attempt "rightclick" to get to "Paste" it quits.  A popup button notifies me that it has quit working and that it will restart but it does not.