Explorer.exe
Wednesday, August 13, 2014 by GregII | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I'm getting multiple instances of explorer.exe which is shooting up my CPU to 50-75%. Does anybody know what is causing this? Thanks.
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Reply #22 Tuesday, September 23, 2014 5:57 PM
None of the above works. I currently have six explorer.exes.
Have you uninstalled Deskscapes 8 version 8.20 and installed version 8.10?
This fixed it for me.
Reply #23 Tuesday, September 23, 2014 7:45 PM
Ugh! The problem has returned for me after 2 weeks of running cleanly. [e digicons]:'([/e]
If the OP ever finds a solution that works, please post it here. Going to check my registry but I doubt it's reverted to the old setting.
Reply #25 Tuesday, September 23, 2014 8:19 PM
Why should I have to do that?
You shouldn't have to do that, but it worked for me. It's all you can do until they fix it. That or just live with it.
Reply #26 Sunday, September 28, 2014 8:22 PM
Given the number of people google finds experiencing this problem I find it unlikely that WB is the cause. But just in case, where can I find the 8/1 version? Its it still available for download?
Reply #27 Sunday, September 28, 2014 10:12 PM
Who said WB was the cause?
In my case, Deskscapes 8.20 is the cause. Deskscapes 8.10 does not cause the multiple explorer.exes.
If you're savvy about your PC and your software, you'll have kept the archived versions of all your Stardock software. ODM, and SDC both have a default save directory. Older versions would be there. On your PC.
Reply #28 Thursday, October 2, 2014 5:09 PM
I usually save only the most recent version although I have oler versions of some of the installations. Not however, WB. Maybe a support ticket can resurrect a copy for my use.
Reply #30 Friday, October 3, 2014 7:42 PM
Deregister 8.20. Uninstall it. Reboot. Install 8.10. You should have it if you install things with ObjectDesktop Manager. It auto archives for you.
I keep older copies of everything SD. Anyone who has been a Stardock/Wincustomize customer for any length of time should know to do that.
Reply #31 Monday, October 6, 2014 7:59 PM
I just opened ODM and it says I'm running WB 8.07 and doesn't indicate a newer version is available??? 
Nevermind.. You said Deskscapes, not WB.
Reply #32 Monday, October 6, 2014 10:47 PM
Yes, Deskscapes. Not WB. WB wasn't the cause of the multiple Explorer.exe issue.
Reply #35 Wednesday, January 7, 2015 4:45 PM
I finally fixed my issue by not loading the DeskScapes service at boot time. Doesn't seem to stop dreams from starting so all is well. I did not have to rllback to an earlier version.
Reply #36 Thursday, January 8, 2015 9:35 AM
gevansmd - What you did for a work around, this stopped multiple explorer.exe processes from happening?
Reply #37 Thursday, January 8, 2015 12:09 PM
gevansmd - What you did for a work around, this stopped multiple explorer.exe processes from happening?
Yes. For a few seconds after closing explorer windows there are extra still running but using 0% of CPU. They shortly go away.
Reply #38 Thursday, January 8, 2015 2:52 PM
Yes. For a few seconds after closing explorer windows there are extra still running but using 0% of CPU. They shortly go away.
This is the normal expected process. Sweet. Care to share how to do the workaround?
Reply #39 Thursday, January 8, 2015 2:53 PM
Wait....I just showed my ignorance, did I not? 
Reply #40 Thursday, January 8, 2015 3:00 PM
Not true. They do not go away. How does this get fixed?
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Reply #21 Tuesday, September 23, 2014 4:40 PM
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