layers freezing

Question

Hi,  I have installed and been using arcgis desktop 1750 for several months.  It has worked fairly well, but sometimes shuts down on me when I try to change symbols.  A few days ago, it began freezing up each time I tried to change a symbol.  Now, I have to shut down thru task manager most of the time, and cannot use the shape files I have added at all.  Any help would be appreciated.  
Windows 7 Home Premium
SP 1
A thought, I uninstalled Java last week due to security breach.  Does java have to be installed for this to work?
Thank you.

CarmenBolin · Answer

You could try resetting AGX by deleting this folder: %APPDATA%\ESRI\arcgis explorer

Although, be aware that this will delete all settings and cache.

Thank you,
I did as suggested.  Still freezing.  No change.  Other ideas?

norie · Answer

Hi,  I have installed and been using arcgis desktop 1750 for several months.  It has worked fairly well, but sometimes shuts down on me when I try to change symbols.  A few days ago, it began freezing up each time I tried to change a symbol.  Now, I have to shut down thru task manager most of the time, and cannot use the shape files I have added at all.  Any help would be appreciated.  
Windows 7 Home Premium
SP 1
A thought, I uninstalled Java last week due to security breach.  Does java have to be installed for this to work?
Thank you.

You could try resetting AGX by deleting this folder: %APPDATA%\ESRI\arcgis explorer

Although, be aware that this will delete all settings and cache.