NIM011119 for No Product Found

Bug ID Number	NIM011119
Submitted	August 21, 2007
Last Modified	June 5, 2024
Applies to	No Product Found
Version found	9.2
Version Fixed	9.3
Status	Fixed

Description

When browsing directories with many PMF files, Windows Explorer may crash.

Note:
PMF files are the format created by ArcGIS Publisher for use in ArcReader.

Cause

This is a known issue that occurs on some computers due to the creation of thumbnails.

Workaround

To resolve this problem, unregister the file esriShellext.dll.

Warning:
The instructions below include making changes to essential parts of your operating system. It is recommended that you backup your operating system and files, including the registry, before proceeding. Consult with a qualified computer systems professional, if necessary.

Esri cannot guarantee results from incorrect modifications while following these instructions; therefore, use caution and proceed at your own risk.

Open an MS-DOS Command Prompt. Navigate to Start > Run. Type cmd. Click OK.
In the Command Prompt window, type the following:
```
cd c:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\ESRI\
```

In the Command Prompt window, type the following command to unregister esrishellext.dll:

regsvr32 /u esrishellext.dll

The crash should no longer occur.

Note:
Completing this process disables thumbnail display for all PMF documents in Windows Explorer.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: NIM011119

Software:

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On some systems, Windows Explorer hangs or crashes, referencing esrishellext.dll when attempting to view a folder containing a .pmf.

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