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Explorer.exe crashing when opening directory with FLV files in them

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macnimation2

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Feb 26, 2008, 8:44:49 AM2/26/08
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Hi,

In the past few days for no reason at all, every time I open a folder
containing FLV files, I get an error with Explorer.exe crashing. I don't even
touch a file, just opening the folder containing them causes it.

Has anyone else experienced this issue. It getting a bit annoying now.

All of my FLV files are created with Premier Pro CS3, and until recently I
haven't seen any issues.

Even if I use Remote Desktop into my Windows 2003 Web Server to view the
folder on Flash Media Server, my local computer drops Explorer.exe.

cheers

squadjot

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Feb 26, 2008, 12:51:09 PM2/26/08
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it's probably because you have .flv registered as a video file, and the
explorer tries to create a video-thumbnail.

If you can, try navigate to the folder in "details" view mode..that should be
fine, because details view, does not show thumbnails.

Then try to click on one of the FLV files.. you'll see the preview pane..and
eplorer will crash.

i'm not sure how to fix this, but somehow, you should remove .flv from the
filetypes that windows conciders a video file.

macnimation2

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Mar 14, 2008, 5:05:29 PM3/14/08
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Hi,

In fact you were correct, it was a funky FLV Player thatwas at fault. It was called Adobe Media Player!!

I removed it and downloaded it again, all is working fine now.

cheers

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