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explorer.exe stops responding when connected to a lan
Posted by AntwanS on November 14th, 2005


Hi there,

I have a strange problem. When my pc is connected to a LAN (wired) then I
cannot browse on that computer. When I open "my computer", it just opens the
main window which the flashlight whÃ*ch keeps looking. The when I try to
logoff that user, the explorer.exe stops responding message shows up. When I
logon with another user account then I do not have these problems... I tried
to delete the user account with the problems, made a new one (with admin
rights), still the same problem. When I disconnect the LAN cable, then it
just comes up with the explorer window as it should. I tried different NICs,
all the latest updates, scanned for virusses, spyware. All clear on that.
Tried to place the nic in another slot, still same problem. Tried the drivers
from the manufacturer (3com, 3c905b tx), no result. I have 3 user accounts
and it seems like the other 2 don't have any problems. Tried to reinstall xp,
still the same problems.


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