>>Have a strange problem where Windows 2000 explorer hangs on me when searching.
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>>Not sure if it is related to FoxPro or not, since I'm always in VFP 7.0 (or 2.6). Any ideas? Anyone know about instabilities in W2K?
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>>What Happens:
>>On occasion, when I go into explorer to search for files, occasionally explorer will freeze up. Sometimes killing it from CTRL-ALT-DEL is sufficient. Other times I have to reboot.
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>>I've run CHKDSK/F at bootup. I'm running NTFS on a 100GB RAID 5 array. New system (Xeon 1.7GHz).
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>>Don't think it's virus or hacker related as I run Zone Alarm and Norton Antivirus, and keep the AntiVirus up to date.
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>Every time I've seen Explorer problems under NT/W2K it's been a video driver issue. Check for new/updated drivers from your display adapter manufacturer, or reference drivers from the chipset manufacturer if all else fails.
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>You might also try temporarily turning NAV AutoProtect off.
Good idea Al,
I checked it out and the video adapter driver was over a year old, and about 7 revisions out of date. Will have to test for awhile to know it's fixed for sure, but initial tests are very positive.
Thanks.
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