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Error: EXPLORER caused an invalid page fault in module KERNEL32.DLL at 015f:bff9d709 (Kernel32 dll)


Getting above error (Kernel32 dll) when tried to view the contents of the folder in the thumbnail view.

Reason for the Cause:

Error “EXPLORER caused an invalid page fault in module KERNEL32.DLL at 015f:bff9d709” occurs if thumbs.db file is corrupted for the folder.

Suggestions :

Delete the Thumbs.db file from the folder that you get error

By default thumbs.db file cannot be seen on the folder. To see it follow the steps given below

1. Click Tools at the top from the folder -> Folder Options

2. Click View Tab -> Select Show hidden files and folders

3. Click Ok

4. Delete the Thumbs.db file and reboot the computer

Try now after rebooting the computer. You should be able to view contents in thumbnail view



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