Windows 10: Explorer restarts every 2-3 minutes

Faulting application name: explorer.exe, version: 10.0.22000.527, time stamp: 0x59dc9944Faulting module name: ucrtbase.dll, version: 10.0.22000.1, time stamp: 0x00e78ce9Exception code: 0xc0000409Fault offset: 0x000000000007dd7eFaulting process id: 0x2648Faulting application start time: 0x01d839be0cb48814Faulting application path: C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exeFaulting module path: C:\WINDOWS\System32\ucrtbase.dllReport Id: 459db

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Hard drive/ OS issue

a guy suggested :

• shutdown
• unhooked HDD
• restarted
• yay !!
• reconnected HDD
• restarted
• yay !!

also , try method 3
How do I unlock the drive where Windows 10/11 is installed?

 

Automatic Restart Every 2 Minutes

Hi All,

About 5 days ago I received a BSOD but I cannot remember what it was for (It may have been a Power State Failure). I would get the BSOD and then the computer would restart.

• I uninstalled the latest Microsoft Update (I believe it was a Security update). BSOD problem went away
• 2 days later my computer will turn on for about 2 minutes and then restart. About 2 seconds prior to the restart my cursor will freeze
• I tried to do a system restore but it did not complete
• Computer will not boot into Safe Mode (just hangs on the computer logo, Lenova)
• I am suspecting a potential virus due to being overseas and on an open network at the hotel. I did use a U.S. VPN when on the internet. I also downloaded some torrents, TV Shows, prior to the trip. Yes....a very bad idea
• I have not posted in a virus forum...this is my first one.

Thank you for the assistance.

 

Windows Explorer keeps restarting in half minute intervals???

Hello,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

We regret any inconvenience this has caused. We'll be glad to help you fix this.

A question, which version of Windows 10 are you using?

Verify the same by following the below steps.

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  Press Windows Key + R key.
  
• 
  Type winver and press Enter.
  

Method 1:

I would suggest you to terminate explorer.exe and then restart it.

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  Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete and click on task manager.
  
• 
  Locate explorer.exe and right click on it to end task.
  
• 
  Click on File and select new task.
  
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  Type explorer.exe and start the task.
  

Method 2:

Also, install the Windows update and check if it helps to resolve the issue:

I suggest you to Install available Windows Updates and see if it helps. Follow the below steps to install Windows Updates.

Go to Start > Settings > Update and Recovery and click
Check for Updates. 

Method 3:

If the issue still persists, let's start the PC in safe mode by referring the below link and check.

Start your PC in safe mode in Windows

If the issue doesn’t persists, then it’s likely a cause by third party application. Let’s do a clean boot and identify the cause.

Putting your system in Clean Boot state helps in identifying if any third party applications or startup items are causing the issue. You need to follow the steps from the article mentioned below to perform a Clean Boot.



Refer the below given link to learn how to perform a clean boot in Windows:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135



Note: Once you are done with the troubleshooting, perform the steps in
"How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot"
to reset computer as usual.

Hope this helps. If you have any queries, feel free to contact us again.

Thank you.