Explorer.EXE blank error

Hi Microsoft,

Every time I log in to my computer, I always get this empty error box that has the title and nothing else.

Everything including Windows Explorer is working fine for me.

I don't know what is the problem as the error box is empty.

I would be grateful if you could explain what is happening to me.

Thanks.

Hi Orange. I'm Greg, an installation specialist, 10 year Windows MVP, and Volunteer Guardian Moderator here to help you.

See possible fix here:
https://www.winhelponline.com/blog/explorer-exe...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psyjltkUPH0


If that doesn't get it then follow Step 4 to kill all startup freeloaders in all locations:
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

If that's not enough Run a full scan with the most powerful on-demand free scanner Malwarebytes:
https://www.malwarebytes.com/mwb-download/.

In the Scan Settings first set it to include scanning for Rootkits.

If necessary run it in Safe Mode with Networking, or Safe Mode accessed by one of these methods: https://www.digitalcitizen.life/4-ways-boot-saf...

Clean up anything found, restart PC and then run again until it comes up clean.

If you want to keep Malwarebytes as an on-demand scanner then you can turn off its Real Time trial version in it's Settings > Account Details tab.

Check for any remainders in Settings > Apps > Apps & Features, and also in each of your browser's Extensions, Home Page settings, Search service or Add-On's as shown here: https://community.box.com/t5/How-to-Guides-for-...

Then check for damaged System Files: https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-use-sfc-scannow...
If it cannot repair them see Step 10 here to continue: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

If problems persist then report them back and I'll help you resolve them by whatever method is necessary.


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Last updated May 4, 2024 Views 7,737 Applies to: