Vista freezes computer explorer

I didn't update SP2 through Windows Update because I only have a dial-up connection and it would take too long. I saw that there was an update to use before installing SP2, but when I tried to run it, it said that it didn't apply to my system.

I sure hope somebody can help me. Thanks for your time. As usual, Paul cybermaniac Email address removed by Moderator - to protect you against spammers. Sounds like your version of Norton is incompatible with Vista SP2, which could be causing the problem Which version do you use? Lukeno1 ,. Log in or Sign up to hide this advert. PeteC ,. Don't selectively quote me please - I am aware of that article, hence the question within my post.

Please let me know which version of Norton AntiVirus you have installed, and also what error message you receive when running LiveUpdate. Once I receive this information I can assist you in resolving the issue with Norton.

Thank you, Mike. Michael York ,. I just updated to VSP2 a few days ago and I am having similar problems. Its progressively getting worse after VSP2 1st froze up while just idling, then on a defrag, then while doing a back up windows version , Then JUST TODAY: I tried to do a restore, and none of the restore points would work, then when it boots it will freeze now in like 2 min. I do also have a Norton product: premeir Ed.

So whats the deal? BringBackXP ,. Still messing around with this computer, and all of a sudden it just booted normally, I went to windows updater and VSP2 was there and said it needed to be installed. What the heck???? I already installed VSP2. Why would this be? Its already in my install log as completed this is the most bizarre windows glitch ever! Ill try it again I guess, what could it hurt Make sure that you are using version 3 of Norton Premier Edition and manually run LiveUpdate, possibly multiple times, until it informs you that there are no more updates available.

If any updates are installed, restart your computer. The latest version of Norton version 3 is 3. If by chance you are using Norton version 2, and your subscription is valid, you are entitled to a free update to version 3.

Please NOTE, while this process will update you to the latest version of Norton it will not extend your subscription. To update, visit the Norton Update Center at the link below. Try to run anti-malware programs in safe mode with networking if necessary.

Before downloading pandasoft, uninstall whatever anti-virus program you are currently using because installing and running two at the same time can cause conflicts, freezes, and all sorts of problems. Once you've uninstalled your current AV program, download, install, update, and scan using Pandasoft. I think you might be amazed at how much it finds that the other software missed. Once complete, uninstall pandasoft and re-install your current AV program unless you decide to switch which I did when I first tried it about 4 years ago.

Reboot after completing all the scans. If the problem goes away then it's just a matter of tracking down the culprit causing the problem. Follow the procedures in the article. Once found, delete, remove, deactivate, or uninstall it. Once done be sure to reset Vista back to normal status as explained in the procedures. If the problem occurs in clean mode then just restore the system to normal status and reboot - this solution is not going to work. Boot into Safe mode with networking and see if the problem occurs there.

Either result helps us narrow down the search for the cause. You may be having troubles with your device drivers. Check each device for a red x, yellow! These identify devices with problems probably drivers, but also conflicts or something else. Click on each for further details and troubleshooting tips. If you need to get drivers and you shoud do any you have time to do - they may help in ways beyond just resolving this problem , do so from the computer vendor or device manufacturer NOT from Microsoft Updates.

If it fails the test, replace it. If it passes the test, then there's probably nothing wrong with it. If it fails, test each chip individually to find those that are bad and replace them. Although this will not affect your data, settings, or programs, you should still backup your data before starting just to be on the safe side.

You may have a lot of updates to re-install including any service packs you had to remove. Hopefully one of these procedures will resolve or at least identify the cause of your problem. If not, post back with results from what you tried and copies of some of the scans and we'll try something else.

Post back in any case so we'll know how it turned out. Good luck! Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn't help. Thanks for your feedback. Windows Explorer stops working when moving files from one folder to another, while deleting files, when I put something in the trash.

It just has the dialog box up showing how long remaining. I have to do a ctl, alt, delete to open the file manager and then select end task.