Windows Explorer in Vista Crashes

Question

I've just been having this annoying problem. Commonly, windows explorer will crash, either when I'm moving files (sizes are usually in GB) or deleting files. I can't even delete files in my TEMP left over from converting my movies. Also, the worse that would happen is that sometimes if i were to explore the files on a DVD (doesnt matter whats on the disk), i get the blue screen and my computer restarts.   I own a Dell E520, Pentium 4w/HT 3.00Ghz, 1GB RAM, X1300 Video card, 160GB HDD (<30Gb left) I'm running Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit edition that i got from dell.   Anybody think they can help me?

santos99 · Answer

Two things: 1. Your sytem is a little short in RAM for Vista. You'll notice a major difference if you upgrade to 2GB of RAM. If your MB does not support 2GB, you can use the Readyboost function by sticking a (modern) USB stick into your computer and activating Readyboost.   2. Install Vista SP1 RC. Many people who have installed it have noticed a noticeable perfomance difference and better reliability.

bherbert77 · Answer

thats good to hear, i was thinking of an upgrade to 3gb by adding 2gb ddr2 (since 3gb is more than i need).

Where do i get Vista SP1 RC? and is it any different than the one dell sent me?

Oh, i use the gadgets on the sidebar too, i only have 4 running (notepad, clock, cpu/ram meter, and a calendar). Taskmanager and the meter indicate that at idle im using 50-53% of my total ram, but it never went any higher than 85%...is that a problem?

Message Edited by bherbert77 on 12-26-2007 07:59 PM

santos99 · Answer

Here's he link for SP1: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=9de6260e-4275-482d-9524-de850c4dd91c&displaylang=en

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Windows Explorer in Vista Crashes

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