The program iexplore.exe version 9.0.8112.16457 stopped interacting with Windows and was closed

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From the problem description, I see that you get an error message «The program iexplore.exe version 9.0.8112.16457 stopped interacting with Windows and was closed».

I can imagine the inconvenience you have experienced. We are here to help and guide you in the right direction.

4. Did you make any recent changes on the computer prior to this issue?

Method 1:
I would suggest you to run the troubleshooter and check if it helps.

Fix Internet Explorer add-on problems when IE hangs or freezes
http://support.microsoft.com/mats/ie_freezes_or_crashes/en

Internet Explorer does not start or stops responding
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/926449

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Note: Any data files that are infected may only be cleaned by deleting the file entirely, which means there is a potential for data loss.

Windows Explorer stop interacting with Windows

The program explorer.exe version 10.0.10586.104 stopped interacting with Windows and was closed. To see if more information about the problem is available, check the problem history in the Security and Maintenance control panel.

Process ID: 1164
Start Time: 01d1787ab8cad73b
Termination Time: 0
Application Path: C:\Windows\explorer.exe
Report Id: 2e70536a-e46e-11e5-bf95-8434977bc6d8
Faulting package full name:
Faulting package-relative application ID:

Please note SFC /scannow didnt report any problem

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Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand that the file explorer stops responding. We will assist you to resolve the issue.

This issue may arise when some of the Windows components or applications gets corrupted. We will assist you to resolve the issue.

I suggest you to follow the steps provided below and check if it helps to resolve the explorer issue.

1. Press Alt+ctr+Del from Desktop.
2. Select Task Manager.
3. Under process tab, locate Windows Explorer.
4. Right Click Windows Explorer and select End Task.
5. Now select on File tab and click Run Task.
6. Type explorer.exe and press ok.
7. Check if the issue persists.

If the issue persists, I suggest you to perform SFC scan and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

System File Checker (SFC) is a utility in Microsoft Windows that allows users to scan for and restore corruptions in Windows system files. Perform System File Check (SFC), and then check if this fixes the issue.

Press the Windows button + X on your keyboard, a mini dialogue box will appear.
2. Choose Command Prompt (Admin). You must run the command prompt in Administrator level.
3. On the command prompt type sfc /scannow and hit enter.
4. If everything went okay and no errors were found, restart your computer and see if the issue re-occurs.

Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

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Me too, It keep crashing and crashing!!

there is another forum that talks about reinstalling audio driver http://www.tenforums.com/general-support/15245-file-explorer-keeps-crashing-2.html?s=c1e09a1000762debfad1cbf1547e10ec

But i don’t have that audio drivers on my computer,

SFC /scannow didn’t report any problem, this is clearly a windows 10 bug.

The program explorer.exe version 10.0.10586.104 stopped interacting with Windows and was closed. To see if more information about the problem is available, check the problem history in the Security and Maintenance control panel.
Process ID: 1fc0
Start Time: 01d1972d5ad42947
Termination Time: 0
Application Path: C:\Windows\explorer.exe
Report Id: 4bcf7628-0321-11e6-82ae-00249b13bea2
Faulting package full name:
Faulting package-relative application ID:

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This issue might occur due to corrupted or outdated display drivers. Kindly try the below steps and check if this helps.

I suggest you to try updating the Display Adapter drivers check if this helps.

1. Press Windows Key + X key and click Device Manager.

2. Expand ‘Display Adapters’.

3. Right-click on the Display Adapter listed and click on ‘Update Driver Software’.

4. Select the option to automatically search for the updated driver software.

5. Restart the computer after its updated and verify.

Also try to access the computer manufacturer’s website and download the latest display drivers for your computer and install the same.

If the issue still persists, perform Clean Boot and check.

Placing your system in Clean Boot state helps in identifying if any third party applications or startup items are causing the issue. Check this issue in clean boot state.

1. Press Windows key + X key. And select Run.
2. Type msconfig in the Run box and hit Enter.
3. On the Services tab of the System Configuration dialog box, tap or click to select the Hide all Microsoft services check box, and then tap or click Disable all .
4. On the Startup tab of the System Configuration dialog box, tap or click Open Task Manager .
5. On the Startup tab in Task Manager, for each startup item, select the item and then click Disable .
6. Close Task Manager.
7. On the Startup tab of the System Configuration dialog box, tap or click OK , and then restart the computer.

For more information refer the below link.

How to perform a clean boot in Windows

Note: After troubleshooting, refer to this section » How to reset the computer to start normally after clean boot troubleshooting «.

Hope this helps. Please do let us know if you need any further assistance.

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I have Windows 8.1 installed on Dell XPS 8700. Everytime I start the machine(at least 7 out of 10 times), Windows Explorer crashes. This happens only during startup or restart.

The program Explorer.EXE version 6.3.9600.16441 stopped interacting with Windows and was closed. To see if more information about the problem is available, check the problem history in the Action Center control panel.
Process ID: 780
Start Time: 01cf183af591523d
Termination Time: 0
Application Path: C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
Report Id: 398639b9-842e-11e3-be99-3c77e6801d20
Faulting package full name:
Faulting package-relative application ID:

This is the detailed Report from C:\Users\Mike\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WER\ReportArchive\AppHang_explorer.exe_6f5b21bd7e92e1b088ceca7c2d9d8688e363412a_55cc7699_1b5f3ca9\report.wer

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IntegratorReportIdentifier=398639b9-842e-11e3-be99-3c77e6801d20
NsAppName=explorer.exe
Response.BucketId=687d258c4064b17a7ae1a2532cfa4663
Response.BucketTable=5
Response.LegacyBucketId=-312032037
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DynamicSig[1].Name=OS Version
DynamicSig[1].Value=6.3.9600.2.0.0.768.101
DynamicSig[2].Name=Locale ID
DynamicSig[2].Value=1033
DynamicSig[22].Name=Additional Hang Signature 1
DynamicSig[22].Value=161d20f1ebdc53f4b267ad839b4c2215
DynamicSig[23].Name=Additional Hang Signature 2
DynamicSig[23].Value=06e3
DynamicSig[24].Name=Additional Hang Signature 3
DynamicSig[24].Value=06e30efa6c6de73fdc001f02193018cd
DynamicSig[25].Name=Additional Hang Signature 4
DynamicSig[25].Value=12cd
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DynamicSig[27].Name=Additional Hang Signature 6
DynamicSig[27].Value=0519
DynamicSig[28].Name=Additional Hang Signature 7
DynamicSig[28].Value=05191265f91f786581b526cb7a39a7a0
UI[3]=Windows Explorer is not responding
UI[4]=If you restart or close the program, you might lose information.
UI[5]=Restart the program
UI[6]=Restart the program
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FriendlyEventName=Stopped responding and was closed
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ReportDescription=A problem caused this program to stop interacting with Windows.
NsPartner=windows
NsGroup=windows8
ApplicationIdentity=AC1F6E89B3E570A234A97B63B225A91D

Basically Windows Explorer is hanging. When I click on the start button in Desktop mode, Windows Explorer crashes and then restarts fine.