Recently I had a big problem with Vista blue screen error (b’cos of fltmgr.sys). I tried to get a solution but I couldn’t find one. Finally I decided to reinstall Vista after the first install back in April 2008. Happy that Vista managed to be stable this long.
Resons for Re-install
I had a DNSChanger attack which changed my internet modem’s DNS value to 85.xxx.xx.xx series. My internet was working but I was not able to open eset.com (my anti-virus and firewall solution). Things worsened when windows updates failed. Google search results will be hijacked. Horrible attack. Iwas not sure that the problem was with my intenet modem(DNS issue) and hence I reinstalled the OS.
Vista After Fresh install
After fresh install, just as soon as I login the documents window opens and rest other things don’t appear. Screen will be black. Every Login I had to open the task manager and then run a new task “Explorer”.
Solution
If you are a beginner just use the export option to backup the current registry value. While saving ensure you choose the export range as all. Just a safety!! It is better you create a system restore point to make sure everything will be alright even if you go wrong.
1. Run regedit from the start/search line, go to this key:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinlogonLocate the shell entry in the right pane and double click it.
2. Replace the contents with just:
explorer.exe
3. Click ok, then close the registry editor and restart the system.
Note: In my case there were two values.
Original value – explorer.exe C:/windows/system32/somefile.dll
Changed value – explorer.exe , C:/windows/system32/somefile.dll
Both the values should be separated by a comma
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