Windows explorer stop working

[deondrec]

when i first installed utorrent i created a desktop folder that the files would be saved to. at first i could go to the folder and open or move the files i downloaded. no every time i open the folder it says windows explorer has stop working and restarts explorer. can some please tell me how i can get to these files again and how i can stop this from happening? im using vista premium. thanks

[jewelisheaven]

Errr, you could have corrupted codecs trying to preview the files locking up the explorer process.

I would recommend turning off ALL thumbnail views and "preview" windows.

[deondrec]

1. thanks jewelisheaven, i went to properties and selected to view the files as documents and it hasnt restarted on me.

2. is there a way to fix this? i liked the idea of seeing a picture of video image with out having to click on it.

[Firon]

Nope. Explorer is pretty broken when it comes to that feature.

[uAzu]

save your files OUTSIDE the Documents and Settings heirachy. What?

click start

click run

enter: .

(yes, one period)

hit enter

notice the path? -- what answered.

create a new directory in your root called DL

click start

click run

enter: C:\

hit enter

in new pane

right click

new folder

DL

enter

enter

feed this path to utorrent

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