This error is associated mostly with Windows XP, Vista and windows 7 Operating systems.

In Windows 10 we didnt notice till now.

What is the Cause of Windows explorer has stopped working error?

Windows Explorer has stopped working error

There could be many reason behind this error.

So those users are more vulnerable to this error.

SO here are some common causes of this issue.

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Anyway, we have given below all the possible methods to fix this issue.

If our all the method doesnt help you, then let us know with the result of method 8.

Hopefully it will resolve your issue.

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If yes then buy a good antimalware and antivirus program for your machine to keep protected in future.

Some time this issue occurs due to driver corruption.

So like check your drivers and reinstall the drivers if you got any sign of that.

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you might also useautomatic driver updater softwareto check, identify and update the drivers automatically.

During windows update windows will automatically modernize your common unit drivers and other security updates.

It will download and load the latest windows updates to the computer.

SFC command to fix windows explorer has stopped

It will fix your lots of issues and also help you to keep protected in future.

We have to find that .dll / .exe file name & path through EVENTVIEWER (Windows system logs).

c’mon follow below steps.

Install windows updates

Method 9: Replace your machine RAM (Random Access Memory).

IF you are still getting theerror message.

Then you might choose to restore the system from System restore point by restarting the system in Safe mode.

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Hopefully after all this you willget rid ofyourwindows explorer has stopped working error.

like leave your feedback whether your issue resolved or not.

It can help us to guide you and everyone better for this error.

We have no evidence that this error occur inWindows 10.

So you may consider an in-placeupgrade to Windows 10.