Windows Explorer Trouble

[ilovetacos]

Well this morning I had to get a new hard drive, and for some reason I couldn't transfer my data over to the new one, which sucks. I reinstalled Windows, and when I went to the Control Panel, it gave me this:

Windows Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

So far it only does this when I try to get to the Control Panel. Just ask if you need more information.

 

[Merach]

Not a big suprise on a new install. Can you go and get the latest windows updates? Also, did you install at the very least the drivers that came with the hardware on your system?

 

[ilovetacos]

I've installed the updates and I'm sure I've installed the drivers.

 

[CCT]

Kind of a generic checklist:

Operating system
Motherboard chipset
Video
Audio
Input Drivers (if needed - eg, keyboard/mouse)
Modem
Network card/chipset

Connect to internet:

Service pack update(s) and all the security and other updates since the last service pack

 

[ilovetacos]

I take that back, I was just assuming they were installed. How do I find out if the stuff on your checklist is installed?