Unable to Load Windows 8 Explorer after installing Performance Center host

  • KM02558566
  • 19-Sep-2016
  • 19-Sep-2016

Summary

After installing Performance Center host on Windows 8 and rebooting the machine, the windows explorer shell fails to load.

Error

Not able to load Windows explorer

Cause

UAC is enabled on your machine

Fix

To disable it, perform the following steps:

1. Choose Start > Run.
2. To open the registry editor, type Regedit in the Run dialog box.
3. Disable UAC and restart your machine. For details on how to disable UAC, see:
http://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/Registry-Key-to-Disable-UAC-45d0df25