explorer.exe error during Shutdown

[RedRound2]

I've been having a problem with my Windows 8.1 PC for a while now.

 

Sometimes when I shutdown my computer, this dialog opens up for a few seconds

 

 

It doesn't cause any harm but I always get irritated when I see it. I did seen same problem posted in Microsoft's Community Forum, but the solution posted there (Registry editing) didn't work for me.

 

This is what is posted by a Microsoft

 

 

Hi,

Please disable the DLNA Shell Extension to prevent for a test.

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions]

Under Shell Extensions, create a new Key named Blocked. In the right pane, create a String value named {289AF617-1CC3-42A6-926C-E6A863F0E3BA}

More info, you can refer to this blog.
http://blogs.technet.com/b/home_is_where_i_lay_my_head/archive/2013/06/30/windows-8-1-preview-explorer-exe-crashes.aspx

 

Any help would be appreciated, here's the specs of my PC

 

• Intel Core i7 3770K @ 4.1 Ghz
• Corsair Vengeance 8GB RAM @ 1600Mhz
• Asus P8 - Z77-V PRO Motherboard
• Corsair HX850 PSU
• Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB OC
• Windows 8.1 64-bit

 

Thanks.....

[shouldervalley]

do you get any other crashes or error messages? that doesn't really tell us that much

[RedRound2]

do you get any other crashes or error messages? that doesn't really tell us that much

 

Nope, nothing else. Although I do have hackintosh installed in another HDD, but I don't think its related

[shouldervalley]

Nope, nothing else. Although I do have hackintosh installed in another HDD, but I don't think its related

I think it can be some kind of bug in the install of windows that might go away if you install an update. other than that if it doesn't bug you too much then don't care about it. If it drives you crazy and absolutely need to fix it then the sure fix would be a clean re install.

[scaryjam823]

I have this same exact thing happen to me with windows 7. It just started about 3 weeks ago, no idea what caused it and it is annoying. I haven't looked into at all just because it hasn't hurt anything. But just letting you know you're not alone.