explorer.exe repeatedly 'crashing'

[Gen]

Sorry my first post is a problem not a solution ;)
I'm Running WinXP Home on a fairly new system, I don't think hardware specs are needed for this problem though.

My explorer.exe is crashing as soon as it starts, this begins after logging in. After I get the "Windows Explorer has encountered a problem... blah blah" message explorer closes and seems to be attempting to restart, but gives the same error report about 2 seconds later. This repeats indefinately and I had to start internet explorer through task manager just to post this. I ran Norton Antivirus through task manager, updated my defininitions and scanned my HD, it reported 5 files and "fixed" them all. But after restarting I still have the same problem. Could something I got off the web be causing this? as this problem came on very suddently when I was browsing the web.

[Ranger Bob]

Is the problem actually with Windows Explorer or Internet Explorer?

We will probably also need all the information on the error message to help you.

[Gen]

Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) not IE :(

Its a damn long report so I'm not sure about posting it...

[brad]

Please, post it.
brad

[maddog2020]

I to a having a problem with Winows XP explorer.exe crashing. It happens when I go to windows explorer, My Computer, My network places, My documens and so on. Could anyone please help me I think I have tried everything I can think of.

[Ranger Bob]