Microsoft windows has stopped working in windows 10

In my pc i am not able to open this pc or any other thing it is stuck in desktop and after a while it says that microsoft windows has stopped working with option of «end process» and «cancel»

Nothing is opening or working plz help me to fix this issue

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community. I will surely help you to fix this issue.

This issue could have occurred due to conflict between third party applications.

I suggest you to boot the computer to Safe Mode and check if the issue occurs. If the issue do not occur in Safe Mode, I suggest you to set the computer in a clean boot state and check if it helps.

Step 1:
I suggest you to refer the article and check if it helps.

Step 2:
If the issue do not occur in Safe Mode, perform a clean boot and check. Setting the system in a clean boot state will help to identify if any third party applications or startup items are causing the issue.

How to perform a clean boot in Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

Warning:

After clean boot troubleshooting steps, refer to the section «How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot» in the provided link to return your computer to Normal startup mode.

Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.

Error: Windows Explorer has stopped working

Symptoms

When working in Windows, you may receive the following error message:

Windows Explorer has stopped working. Windows is restarting

Additionally, you may notice the screen flicker just before or after the error message appears.

Cause

This issue can be caused due to any of the following issues:

You may be using an outdated or corrupted video driver

System files on your PC may be corrupt or mismatched with other files

You may have a Virus or Malware infection on your PC

Some applications or services running on your PC may be causing Windows Explorer to stop working

Resolution

To resolve this issue you need to determine what is causing Windows Explorer to stop working, try the troubleshooting steps below to help determine the issue.

Update your current video driver

Outdated or corrupt video drivers can cause Windows Explorer to stop working. Downloading and installing the latest video driver can solve many of these issues. You can do this from using Windows Update or by visiting your system manufacturer’s website or by contacting them directly.
For more information on updating your drivers, see the following content on the Microsoft website:

Run System File Checker (SFC) to check your files

Use System File Checker to scan your PC for missing or corrupt files. To do this, follow these steps:

Click Start, and then type cmd in the Search box.

In the results area, right-click cmd.exe, and then click Run as administrator. You may be prompted to type the password for an administrator account.

Click Continue if you are the administrator or type the administrator password and then, click Continue.

At the command prompt, type Sfc /scannow and then press ENTER.

The scan may take some time, so be patient. Windows will repair any corrupted or missing files that are found. If information from the installation CD is needed to repair the problem, you may be prompted to insert your Windows CD.

For more information about System File Checker (SFC) see the following KB article on the Microsoft website:

Scan your PC for Virus or Malware infections

Virus and Malware infections can cause problems with application performance. Use your favorite antivirus software to scan for any infections that might be hiding on your PC. If you don’t have an antivirus you can download and install Microsoft Security Essentials for free by following the link below.

Start your PC in Safe Mode to check for startup issues

Start your PC in Safe Mode and see if you can reproduce the error. After starting your PC in Safe Mode, work as you normally do and perform the same actions that you perform when getting the error. If you still receive the error in Safe Mode, go to the next section and follow the steps to do Clean Boot troubleshooting.

To learn how to start your PC in Safe Mode, see the following article on the Microsoft website:

Start your PC in a Clean Boot environment and troubleshoot the issue

If you do not experience the same crashes in Safe Mode, it’s very likely a startup item is causing the issue. Follow the steps found on the following article to perform a clean boot and pinpoint the item causing the issue.

Additional Troubleshooting Steps:

The additional troubleshooting steps below are less common but can still cause Windows Explorer to stop working.

Test your system’s RAM memory

Sometimes faulty RAM (Random-Access Memory) can cause intermittent problems within Windows. Use the Windows Memory Diagnostics Tool by clicking Start, type Memory Diagnostics and select the result in the list. When the Windows Memory Diagnostics Tool window appears, choose Restart now and check for problems (recommended).

Test for picture files that may contain corruption

Corrupt images can sometimes issues with Windows Explorer. If Windows Explorer stops working while working with pictures or browsing folders that contain pictures, there may be corruption is one or more picture files. To test for this issue, follow the steps below:

Click Start and click Computer

Click Organize and select Folder and search options from the dropdown

On the Folder Options window, click the View tab

Place a check in the option to Always show Icons, never thumbnail

Remove the check for the option to Display file icon on thumbnails

Click OK to close the Folder Options window

Now, go to any folders that contain Pictures or Videos and see if you can reproduce the issue. If Windows Explorer does stop working, the folder that you were viewing possibly contains one or more pictures files that are corrupt or contain corrupted thumbnail data.

Note: After adjusting the options to Display file icon on thumbnails, and Always show Icons, never thumbnail, files no longer display thumbnails so pictures and other files will display as the default icon for their file types. If you can reproduce the error with these options set, the issue is not with pictures or videos and you should return the Folder options to their original settings.

Check the details of the error to see which application caused Windows Explorer to stop working. To do this, follow these steps:

Click Start and type Action Center in the Search area and click Action Center from the returned list

In the Action Center window, click Maintenance, click View reliability history and then click View all problem reports from the bottom of the Reliability Monitor window

Scroll down to the list of Windows Explorer items

Double-click on Stopped working to view technical details and then make a note of the technical details.

Perform a System Restore

If the solutions above do not resolve the issue you can perform a System Restore to restore the PC back to a time before the issue started. If the issue has been occurring for a month or more, it may be better to follow the steps in the next section and perform an In-Place Upgrade to repair the issue. To perform a System Restore, follow the steps in the article listed below:

Perform an In-Place Upgrade

If the issue has been occurring for a month or more, it may be better to perform an In-Place Upgrade and restore Windows to the original installation. Performing an In-Place Upgrade will not damage files and applications that are currently installed on your computer. To perform an In-Place Upgrade, follow the steps in the article listed below:

More Information

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Windows Installer has stopped working

The Windows Installer program on my computer (Windows Vista OS) has stopped working for some reason and I can no longer install any software. Basically what happens when I try running any .msi files is the command prompt window opens for a second then closes, but then nothing else happens (This also happens if I try to run the msiexec.exe file directly). If I try to open the files from the cmd window, I’m given a message saying the ‘program is too big to fit in memory’.

I’ve tried many different solutions across a couple of different forums and none have worked. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Were there any changes or updates made on the computer prior to the issue?

If you are unable to install or download any programs, I would suggest you to test the issue in clean boot mode.

How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

Also, see the section on how to return your computer to a Normal startup mode by following the steps under “Reset the computer to start as usual”.

Unregister and re-register the Windows Installer.

a. Click Start, click Run, type “MSIEXEC /UNREGISTER” without quotes, and then click OK. Even if you do this correctly, it may look like nothing occurs.

b. Click Start, click Run, type “MSIEXEC /REGSERVER” without quotes, and then click OK. Even if you do this correctly, it may look like nothing occurs, or you may briefly see an hourglass. After you run this command, the operation is complete.

c. Restart the computer and check if the issue persists.

Start the Windows Installer service.
a. Click Start, type “Services.msc” without quotes and press Enter.
b. Double-click Windows Installer.
c. Set the Startup type of Windows Installer to Manual.
d. Click Start to start the service. Note down the error message if any.
e. Click OK.

Refer the link and check if it helps:

Troubleshoot problems installing and uninstalling programs on Windows-based computers

host process for windows services has stopped working

original title: host process for windows services has stopped working and was closed , internet explorer has stopped work due to data execution prevention

i have a computer with vista home premium and i have this problem

this «host process for windows services has stopped working» problem has been bugging me

the problem makes my pc’s theme half vista half classic windows and i really need some help to fix this

i also have this other problem. everytime i open internet explorer (i have internet explorer 8) it gives me a message that it stopped working. when i close internet explorer this box pops up that says «data execution prevention» i need help to fix that too

First thing to try is a System Restore to before the problem:

Do System Restore in Safe Mode, if unable to do it in Normal Mode.

Try tapping F8 at startup, and from the list of startup selections, select Safe Mode by using UP Arrow Key to go there > then hit Enter.

Try a System Restore once there, to pick a Restore Point before your problem..

Click Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore > pick a different time > Next > etc

If the above does not fix the problem, follow these steps to improve performance and resolve the issue:

Go to your Laptop/Computer Manufacturer’s website > Drivers and Downloads Section > Key in your Model number > Look for latest Vista Drivers for it > Download/install them.

“ Optimise Windows for better Performance”

“ Delete files using Disk Cleanup”

The More Options tab is available when you choose to clean files from all users on the computer. This tab includes two additional ways to free even more disk space:

Programs and Features: Uninstall unwanted Programs.

System restore and Shadow Copies: Delete all but the most recent Restore Point

Above is what you should do as part of normal Computer maintenance.

Besides using an anti-virus, also scan for Malware/spyware:

Malwarebytes is as the name says, a Malware Remover!

Download the Free Version from the link above.

Download, install, update and scan once a fortnight..

How to use Malwarebytes after it is installed and Updated:

1. Open Malwarebytes > Click on the Update Tab across the top> get the latest updates.

2. On the Scanner tab, make sure the Perform full scan option is selected and then click on the Scan button to start scanning your computer

3. MBAM will now start scanning your computer for malware. This process can take quite a while.

4. When the scan is finished a message box will appear

5. You should click on the OK button to close the message box and continue with the Malwareremoval process.

6 . You will now be back at the main Scanner screen. At this point you should click on the Show Results button.

7. A screen displaying all the malware that the program found will be shown

8. You should now click on the Remove Selected button to remove all the listed malware. MBAM will now delete all of the files and registry keys and add them to the programs quarantine. When removing the files, MBAM may require a reboot in order to remove some of them. If it displays a message stating that it needs to reboot, please allow it to do so. Once your computer has rebooted, and you are logged in, please continue with the rest of the steps.

9. When MBAM has finished removing the malware, it will open the scan log and display it in Notepad. Review the log as desired, and then close the Notepad window.

10. You can now exit the MBAM program.

Run the Vista System File Checker Tool:

1. Open a Command Window in Administrator mode:

* click Start
* click All Programs , then Accessories
* right click on the Command Prompt option,
* on the drop down menu which appears, click on the Run as Administrator option.

* If you haven’t disabled User Account Control (and you shouldn’t!) you will be asked for authorisation. Click the Continue button if you are the administrator or insert the administrator password.

2. Start the System File Checker

* In the Command Prompt window, type: sfc /scannow ,
* press Enter.
* You’ll see “the system scan will begin”.

The scan may take some time and windows will repair/replace any corrupt or missing files. You will be asked to insert your Vista DVD if it’s needed.

Close the Command Prompt Window when the job is finished.

One caveat: you need a Windows DVD to enable SFC to make more than minor repairs.

“How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program generates in Windows Vista”

If SFC finds serious errors it can not fix, you may have to do a Vista Repair Upgrade Install.

If you do not have a Microsoft Vista DVD, borrow one from a friend.

Read this Tutorial on how to do a Repair Install: