RE: windows explorer stopped working when trying to open control panel

"Chris" wrote:

> I tried to enter control panel from start, but then this error message pops
> out and says windows explorer has stopped working and will be restarted.
> Then when windows explorer has restarted, the "Problem Reports and Solutions"
> window pops out and says that this problem was caused by the compability
> issue between Windows Vista and my version of REALTEK HD AUDIO SOUND EFFECT
> MANAGER. It suggests me to go to Realtek's website and download a version
> that's compatible with Vista. I downloaded one that says is compable with
> Vista but the problem's still there after I installed it and restarted. What
> should I do???

add: i have this problem whenever i try to access the control panel, and
doesn't matter where i access it from.