Windows Explorer in Vista not working when User Accts turned ON

Tech Tip: Click here to run a free scan for Windows Errors and optimize PC performance

Windows Vista 32 Ultimate

I have a default user account as administrator. No password. Took a while to
figure out, but when user account is turned on, Explorer (not Internet
Explorer) stops working. I get the following symptoms. Click on "Computer" in
Start Menu, and just hangs for minutes. Eventually get message that "windows
explorer not responding". If you close is down, not error number or other
message. When you go to Control Panel, it works at first, but eventually
system deteriorates and neither searching the drive or using Control Panel
will work. You can keep restarting Explorer from Task Menu, and sometimes
gain access to the Control Panel. With User Accounts tuned off, system works
flawlessly.
.

Relevant Pages

  • Disabling Control Panel and Windows Explorer under specific User
    ... hello - how can I set up a user account on my pc for ... whereas - he will not have access to windows ... explorer (I have removed the icon - but he can get to the ... Also - how can you hide or disable Control Panel - whereas ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)
  • Re: Access denied to Control Panel applets!
    ... You could also try running gpresult /z to get ... track it down if it is Group Policy related but it is not real user friendly ... it reports his user account in the OU you expect and compare his gpresult ... that much - nothing for the control panel etc... ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)
  • Re: Access denied to Control Panel applets!
    ... indicate a GP is applying those restrictions to his user account. ... Group Policy was applied from: ... that much - nothing for the control panel etc... ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)
  • Re: User Account Lost in XP Home Edition - Related
    ... I wouldn't try uninstalling. ... Make sure all files and folders are visible in Explorer before doing the ... >>Somehow lost only user account while trying to set up to ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.accessibility)
  • Re: Vista black screen and cursor after login
    ... The solution turned out to be to modify the user account control (UAC) ... This works on Windows Vista Business, which is what I have installed. ... You'll be prompted by UAC to continue. ... Once you have clicked the "Security Options" icon, ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.vista.performance_maintenance)