Explorer.exe malfunctions after SP2

[Selden McCabe]

I have an HP Pavilion desktop with XP Pro. After I install SP2, it takes
about 10 minutes to boot up. After boot up, explorer.exe crashes a lot.
When I double-click on My Computer it takes 5 minutes of the flashlight
before the C: drive etc. appears.

Bootup happens much faster if I turn off the Shell Hardware Detection
service, but then explorer.exe won't show any drive except the C: drive.

I've googled this problem, but none of the solutions I've found had any
effect.

Does anyone have any troubleshooting tips?

Thanks!
---Selden McCabe

[Mod Trainee]

I have a HP Pavilion540n, now with SP2, XP Home Edition. Explorer.EXE crashes
from time to time.Don't look like any of these peckerheads have a idea what
the f#k is the problem

"Selden McCabe" wrote:

> I have an HP Pavilion desktop with XP Pro. After I install SP2, it takes
> about 10 minutes to boot up. After boot up, explorer.exe crashes a lot.
> When I double-click on My Computer it takes 5 minutes of the flashlight
> before the C: drive etc. appears.
>
> Bootup happens much faster if I turn off the Shell Hardware Detection
> service, but then explorer.exe won't show any drive except the C: drive.
>
> I've googled this problem, but none of the solutions I've found had any
> effect.
>
> Does anyone have any troubleshooting tips?
>
> Thanks!
> ---Selden McCabe
>
>
>

[Ron Martell]

"Selden McCabe" > wrote:

>I have an HP Pavilion desktop with XP Pro. After I install SP2, it takes
>about 10 minutes to boot up. After boot up, explorer.exe crashes a lot.
>When I double-click on My Computer it takes 5 minutes of the flashlight
>before the C: drive etc. appears.
>
>Bootup happens much faster if I turn off the Shell Hardware Detection
>service, but then explorer.exe won't show any drive except the C: drive.
>
>I've googled this problem, but none of the solutions I've found had any
>effect.
>
>Does anyone have any troubleshooting tips?
>
>Thanks!
> ---Selden McCabe
>

Please define "crashes a lot" a bit more precisely. If there are
error messages then please include the complete *verbatim* text of the
error message.

See http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm for additional suggestions as to
what information might assist us with diagnosing the cause of your
problem.

Also here is a web site with some tips specifically related to SP2:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

Good luck



Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

"The reason computer chips are so small is computers don't eat much."

[Ron Martell]

"Mod Trainee" > wrote:

>I have a HP Pavilion540n, now with SP2, XP Home Edition. Explorer.EXE crashes
>from time to time.Don't look like any of these peckerheads have a idea what
>the f#k is the problem
>

And with an attitude like yours it may be a long time before you get
any assistance from the volunteers who provide the assistance on these
newsgroups.


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

"The reason computer chips are so small is computers don't eat much."

[Rock]

Selden McCabe wrote:

> I have an HP Pavilion desktop with XP Pro. After I install SP2, it takes
> about 10 minutes to boot up. After boot up, explorer.exe crashes a lot.
> When I double-click on My Computer it takes 5 minutes of the flashlight
> before the C: drive etc. appears.
>
> Bootup happens much faster if I turn off the Shell Hardware Detection
> service, but then explorer.exe won't show any drive except the C: drive.
>
> I've googled this problem, but none of the solutions I've found had any
> effect.
>
> Does anyone have any troubleshooting tips?
>
> Thanks!
> ---Selden McCabe
>
>

For boot up problems try some clean boot troubleshooting:

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560

How to perform advanced clean-boot troubleshooting in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=316434

For the slow display when clicking My Computer try running the edit on
Kelly's site, line 157, "Prevent Automatic Folder and Icon Refresh":
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

See the top of the page for instructions.

[Rock]

Mod Trainee wrote:

> I have a HP Pavilion540n, now with SP2, XP Home Edition. Explorer.EXE crashes
> from time to time.Don't look like any of these peckerheads have a idea what
> the f#k is the problem
>
> "Selden McCabe" wrote:
>
>
>>I have an HP Pavilion desktop with XP Pro. After I install SP2, it takes
>>about 10 minutes to boot up. After boot up, explorer.exe crashes a lot.
>>When I double-click on My Computer it takes 5 minutes of the flashlight
>>before the C: drive etc. appears.
>>
>>Bootup happens much faster if I turn off the Shell Hardware Detection
>>service, but then explorer.exe won't show any drive except the C: drive.
>>
>>I've googled this problem, but none of the solutions I've found had any
>>effect.
>>
>>Does anyone have any troubleshooting tips?
>>
>>Thanks!
>> ---Selden McCabe
>>
>>
>>

If you're so smart, fix it yourself.

[Mod Trainee]

Hey Ronald McMartell, go F[(k () ff you. Your about as helpful as yesterdays
toilet paper LOL

"Ron Martell" wrote:

> "Mod Trainee" > wrote:
>
> >I have a HP Pavilion540n, now with SP2, XP Home Edition. Explorer.EXE crashes
> >from time to time.Don't look like any of these peckerheads have a idea what
> >the f#k is the problem
> >
>
> And with an attitude like yours it may be a long time before you get
> any assistance from the volunteers who provide the assistance on these
> newsgroups.
>
>
> Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
> --
> Microsoft MVP
> On-Line Help Computer Service
> http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
>
> "The reason computer chips are so small is computers don't eat much."
>