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Today, my computer have this problem.
Works, but when i copy a data, says:
Windows Explorer has stopped working... (7 sec.)
Windows Explorer is restarting... (7 sec. again)
And... flash my screen, (1 sec) and again work.
WTF?
Help me pls, this is weird. :´^)
Last Action before the Explorer Problem:
Installed:None!
Action: used BrawlBox (creating a BRSTM)
 
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This can happen when the HDD is getting thrashed, when there's an IO error (e.g. Corrupt sector) in your HDD, or when there's a problem in your RAM (usually causes BSoDs rather than hung/unresponsive processes).

Check your Performance Monitor and Resource Monitor to find out what the CPU, RAM and HDD activity is like when this happens. Also, you may want to run a chkdsk and a memtest just to rule out the possibilities.

The last time I encountered this issue, it was specifically linked to Skype, but the cause turned out to be a corrupt sector in my SSD. Once I swapped to a new SSD (migrating all data because reinstalling everything is a pain) it fixed all my problems. Then after I did a secure erase of the SSD, it worked again like new (I made sure to do 3-4 passes in testing it before I dared using it again).
 
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Dban the shit out of your hdd and get a new one
:´^))))))))))

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This can happen when the HDD is getting thrashed, when there's an IO error (e.g. Corrupt sector) in your HDD, or when there's a problem in your RAM (usually causes BSoDs rather than hung/unresponsive processes).

Check your Performance Monitor and Resource Monitor to find out what the CPU, RAM and HDD activity is like when this happens. Also, you may want to run a chkdsk and a memtest just to rule out the possibilities.

The last time I encountered this issue, it was specifically linked to Skype, but the cause turned out to be a corrupt sector in my SSD. Once I swapped to a new SSD (migrating all data because reinstalling everything is a pain) it fixed all my problems. Then after I did a secure erase of the SSD, it worked again like new (I made sure to do 3-4 passes in testing it before I dared using it again).
im starting to check the HHD. Thank you.

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:´^))))))))))

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im starting to check the HHD. Thank you.
Oh, i forget, i trying sfcscannow and the cmd says me:
The Disk has been checked. some problems cant repair. please contact to Windows.

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This can happen when the HDD is getting thrashed, when there's an IO error (e.g. Corrupt sector) in your HDD, or when there's a problem in your RAM (usually causes BSoDs rather than hung/unresponsive processes).

Check your Performance Monitor and Resource Monitor to find out what the CPU, RAM and HDD activity is like when this happens. Also, you may want to run a chkdsk and a memtest just to rule out the possibilities.

The last time I encountered this issue, it was specifically linked to Skype, but the cause turned out to be a corrupt sector in my SSD. Once I swapped to a new SSD (migrating all data because reinstalling everything is a pain) it fixed all my problems. Then after I did a secure erase of the SSD, it worked again like new (I made sure to do 3-4 passes in testing it before I dared using it again).
WTF? chkdsk say me "No problems found"
 

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If your HDD is bad, get an SSD (250GB) to replace it and a larger 2nd HDD (at least 1TB) for games and extra storage.

I did this for my dual HDD bay laptop and is fast now, with no compromises on storage capacity.
 

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If your HDD is bad, get an SSD (250GB) to replace it and a larger 2nd HDD (at least 1TB) for games and extra storage.

I did this for my dual HDD bay laptop and is fast now, with no compromises on storage capacity.
i only use my computer for copy data/paste.
i never installed a game, only emulators. (NO IM NOT POOR)
Is other way to fix this shitty problem?
I DONT HAVE THE WINDOWS 7 INSTALLER DISC.
 

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i only use my computer for copy data/paste.
i never installed a game, only emulators. (NO IM NOT POOR)
Is other way to fix this shitty problem?
I DONT HAVE THE WINDOWS 7 INSTALLER DISC.
if you reserve a Windows 10 upgrade, you can use the bootable media tool to make a Windows 10 ISO to burn to a disk. you can then install Windows 10 to a new HDD or SSD.
 

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if you reserve a Windows 10 upgrade, you can use the bootable media tool to make a Windows 10 ISO to burn to a disk. you can then install Windows 10 to a new HDD or SSD.
i tried to update to Windows 10, but i get stuck in 27%
I leave the computer ON ALL DAY (3 shittys days) AND ITS STUCK IN 27%

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yes. only if you yell "HEIL MARGEN67"!
no :´v
 

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i tried to update to Windows 10, but i get stuck in 27%
I leave the computer ON ALL DAY (3 shittys days) AND ITS STUCK IN 27%

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no :´v

as long as the upgrade was reserved, which it is in your case, you can download the Windows 10 bootable media tool and have it download an ISO to burn to a DVD.

this can be used to install Windows 10 fresh (no upgrade) to a new working HDD or SSD.
 

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i tried to update to Windows 10, but i get stuck in 27%
I leave the computer ON ALL DAY (3 shittys days) AND ITS STUCK IN 27%

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no :´v
You only have one option at that point, and it's hope that it's the hard drive and not a busted socket on the CPU. You will have to replace your hard drive. It's the only choice you have.
 

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Yes, if the CPU over heats the sockets can melt and they can make certain parts unusable. This has happened to my brother.

I can only see that happening to an AMD processor with a small heatsink that was attached with no or little thermal paste with a motherboard that does not shut down from overheating.
 

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I can only see that happening to an AMD processor with a small heatsink that was attached with no or little thermal paste with a motherboard that does not shut down from overheating.
Intel i5.
OEM manufactured, so had heat sink.
But the reason was he had a graphics card, left his computer on for a week and put a blanket over it.
 

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