Big problem, don't know where else to go!

[csice]

I have been having a problem with my new computer, whenever I try to open a certain file full of media (movies, pictures, games, etc.), I was getting a data execution prevention prompt. I disabled this function according to instructions from this page: http://www.zensoftware.co.uk/kb/article.aspx?id=10002

After receiving the prompt, I am always prompted with the Windows Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close. Although the data execution prevention is not a problem anymore, I still get the explorer error page, making me close the folder every time. I have tried to fix it, but I have no idea what to do, it doesn't seem like a very specific problem, seems like it is going to be very difficult to fix, which is why I am asking here. I really appreciate any form of help you guys can provide.

[csice]

After deleting all new files and running sfc /scannow, I believe the problem has been solved.

[csice]

Well....it was working, then I extracted a video file from rar into the same file and right clicked it, and it came up with the same explorer error page. Now every time I open the folder I get the same thing....very annoying to say the least.

[Cricket]

What kind of computer is this? Home built or name brand?

What are the complete system specs? List the parts by brand and model including the power supply.

What kind of background programs do you have running on this computer?

Do you scan for viruses and malware with updated definitions regularly?

You might want to test your RAM with Memtest86+.

Did you always have this problems with the computer or did it start recently?

Any error messages? What is the exact wording?

Cricket

[csice]

Originally Posted by Cricket What kind of computer is this? Home built or name brand? Home bulit What are the complete system specs? List the parts by brand and model including the power supply. Transcend JETRAM 2GB (2 x 1GB) JM2GDDR2-8K, Western Digital Caviar SE WD2000JS 200GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive, GIGABYTE GA-965P-DS3 LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard, Intel Pentium D 935 Presler 3.2GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80553935, Geforce 7300gt graphics card, and don't know what the power supply is. What kind of background programs do you have running on this computer? utorrent, aim6, kasperky Do you scan for viruses and malware with updated definitions regularly? yes You might want to test your RAM with Memtest86+. Did you always have this problems with the computer or did it start recently? started recently Any error messages? What is the exact wording? windows explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close. we are sorry for the inconvenience. Cricket

Not sure any of that matters, but oh wells.

[glc]

Did you test your ram?

[csice]

Actually, I am going to do that. I have been having much bigger problems. My computer started crashing, more and more so until it wont go to the os. My friend took out one of the ram sticks and I have only crashed 2 times in about a week. Are there any known problems with the ram and mobo compatability?