Adjust Windows Explorer in XP

• 1). Double click "My Computer" on the desktop.
  
  
• 2). Click "Tools" on the menu bar and open "Folder Options."
  
  
• 3). Click the "View" tab. Remove the check mark from the "Automatically search for network folders and printers" option.
  
  

Fix Windows Explorer in Vista and Windows 7

• 1). Press the Windows button on the keyboard and open "Control Panel."
  
  
• 2). Open "Appearance and Personalization" and click "Personalization."
  
  
• 3). Open "Windows Color and Appearance" and select "Open classic appearance properties for more color options."
  
  
• 4). Choose "Windows Aero Basic" under the "Color Scheme" section. Click "Apply" and click "OK."
  
  

Run the Error-Checking Tool

• 1). Press the Windows button on the keyboard and open "Computer."
  
  
• 2). Right click the "C" drive and click "Properties." Select the "Tools" tab.
  
  
• 3). Click the "Error-checking" button, and click "Continue" if the "User Account Control" prompt appears.
  
  
• 4). Place a check mark by both of the repair options and click "Start" to run the tool. Reboot your system once the scan is complete.