Comments on: Troubleshoot Windows Explorer has stopped working error in Vista

By: Thassim

Thassim — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 11:06:00 +0000

I have installed Vista Starter and have a problem installing my Printer HP LaserJet 1100. When I go to Printers from the Control Panel the problem Windows Explorer stopped working occurs. Also when I open a document in Word and go to File / Print menu, then Word stops working. This problem seems to be with the Printer.

When I go to Install Hardware and install the Printer an error appears ‘element not found’. When I try tp install on-line it detects the drivers on Vista but then an error appears ‘wrong data type’.

By: Gaurav

Gaurav — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:01:10 +0000

I tried your solutions, but I still get the Windows Explorer has stopped working error message. Any other possible reasons this can be occurring?

By: T&T

T&T — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:28:35 +0000

Your solution worked perfect. Thank you

By: vegadave

vegadave — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:52:37 +0000

Hi,

just spent 6 hours with the ‘loop’ of ‘evil’! System restore didnt work, couldn’t find a good fix online, thought this might help someone in the same position. You need to open any file/desktop folder, go to Organize, FOLDER AND SEARCH OPTIONS on the dropdown, on the VIEW tab, make sure the ALWAYS SHOW ICONS NEVER THUMBNAILS box is ticked, it should all stop. Then go and system restore again and it should be back to normal.

vegadave