Windows XP - Explorer crashes when folders with AVI files is opened

The issue is due to the preview mode of the AVI files and when the codec is not installed explorer freezes or crashes.

To fix this, follow these steps.

1. Go to Command prompt, by running , Start, Run, cmd.


2. Type regsvr32 /u shmedia.dll


3. You should get a message that the DLL has been unregistered.


4. Thats it. You are done. You should now not experience the explorer window crashing