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Here's How to Fix Windows Explorer.exe Crashing At Startup.

If Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) is crashing or not responding at startup, you can try the following solutions:

Solution 1: Restart Windows Explorer.
1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.
2. Click on "More details" to expand the Task Manager window.
3. Click on the "Processes" tab and locate "Windows Explorer" in the list.
4. Right-click on "Windows Explorer" and select "Restart".
5. Wait for the process to restart and see if the issue is resolved.

Solution 2: Disable Third-Party Shell Extensions.
1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type "msconfig" and press Enter to open the System Configuration window.
3. Click on the "Services" tab and check the box next to "Hide all Microsoft services".
4. Click on the "Startup" tab and click "Open Task Manager".
5. In the Task Manager window, click on the "Startup" tab.
6. Right-click on each third-party startup item and select "Disable".
7. Close the Task Manager and the System Configuration window.
8. Restart your computer and see if the issue is resolved.

Solution 3: Run SFC Scan as admin.
1. Press the Windows key + X and select "Command Prompt (Admin)" from the list.
2. Type "sfc /scannow" and press Enter.
3. Wait for the scan to complete and see if any issues are found.
4. If issues are found, type "DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth" and press Enter.
5. Wait for the process to complete and restart your computer.

Solution 4: Update Graphics Card Drivers.
1. Press the Windows key + X and select "Device Manager" from the list.
2. Expand the "Display adapters" section and right-click on your graphics card.
3. Select "Update driver" and choose "Search automatically for updated driver software".
4. Wait for Windows to search for and install the latest driver updates.
5. Restart your computer and see if the issue is resolved.
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If none of these solutions work, you may need to perform a system restore or, reinstall your Windows.