Right click My Computer > Properties > Advanced > Error Reporting > Enable Error Reporting. Now, when explorer crashes, take a note of why it crashed.
Also, if you've previously been running Windows 9x or ME, it might be a good idea to update your BIOS. Check out Wims Bios for info and guides. Be VERY CAREFUL if updating your BIOS. If you don't follow the correct procedure, you might well end up with a useless motherboard/BIOS chip. Don't be put off updating though - just be careful. Or even better, get a friendly geek to do it for you.
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