Solved Windows 7 explorer crashing/restarting

[Broni]

Since your computer is clean, you may have some system files issues.

Go Start>Run ("Start Search" in Vista/7), type in:
sfc /scannow
Click OK (hold CTRL, and SHIFT, hit Enter in Vista/7).
Have Windows CD/DVD handy (with Vista/7, most likely, you won't need it).
If System File Checker (sfc) will find any errors, it may ask you for the CD/DVD (rarely in Vista/7 case).

 

[tovette]

restarted the computer and the desktop came back. I am running the sfc /scannow.

 

[Broni]

OK........

 

[tovette]

My computer is running okay now. Although for some reason my external HDD isn't being recognised by windows. :\

 

[Broni]

In this forum, we make sure, your computer is free of malware and your computer is clean
Because the access to malware forum is very limited, your best option is to create new topic about your current issue, at Windows section.
You'll get more attention.

Good luck