explorer.exe missing in action?

[hook.steven]

Hi,
I recenty had a bit of a virus problem, I've managed to at last to get
that all sorted out, bu I'd say 50% of the time when I boot my PC up
explorer.exe doesn't start. If I say "new task" in the windows security
box and start explorer it loads and the system runs normally. But as I
say, only about half of the bootups don't start explorer.
Thanks
Steven

 

[Malke]

Hi,
I recenty had a bit of a virus problem, I've managed to at last to get
that all sorted out, bu I'd say 50% of the time when I boot my PC up
explorer.exe doesn't start. If I say "new task" in the windows
security box and start explorer it loads and the system runs normally.
But as I say, only about half of the bootups don't start explorer.
Thanks
Steven

Make sure your computer is really clean of all viruses and malware:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

If the computer is truly 100% virus/malware-free, then it is probable
that system files were damaged by the infections. Here are things to
try:

1. System File Checker. Start>Run>sfc /scannow [enter]
Have your XP cd handy.

2. If SFC doesn't help, try a Repair Install:
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

3. If Repair Install doesn't work, back up your data, format the drive,
clean-install Windows. Install drivers, programs, restore data from
backup. Do not connect to the Internet until at least the SP2 Windows
Firewall is active and an antivirus program installed.
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

Malke

 

[DanS]

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Hi,
I recenty had a bit of a virus problem, I've managed to at last to get
that all sorted out, bu I'd say 50% of the time when I boot my PC up
explorer.exe doesn't start. If I say "new task" in the windows security
box and start explorer it loads and the system runs normally. But as I
say, only about half of the bootups don't start explorer.
Thanks
Steven

After you do get to log on, disable the active desktop and see if that
makes any difference.