explorer.exe

[naguaramipana]

hi gurus

can anyone here give a step by step on how to replace a corrupted
explore.exe file with a good one.

Thanks a bunch

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Reinstall Windows.

 

[Another Brian]

Or perform a repair install.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx

Brian

 

[naguaramipana]

This cant be the only solution for all windows problem "RE-INSTALL WINDOWS"

thanks gurus

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Well, then perhaps you'd like to tell us what the problem is that you
replacing explorer.exe would fix?

explorer.exe basically *is* Windows.

 

[The Real Truth MVP]

Try my Explorer Shell Fix tool. Download it here
http://pcbutts1.com/downloads/tools/tools.htm

 

[PaulM]

Open a CMD window and type this sfc /scannow Scans the integrity of all
protected system files and repairs the system files if needed.

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

CORRECTION

Well, then perhaps you'd like to tell us what the problem is that you
[THINK] replacing explorer.exe would fix?

explorer.exe basically *is* Windows.

This cant be the only solution for all windows problem "RE-INSTALL
WINDOWS"

thanks gurus

 

[Lil' Dave]

I would guess as well. But, SP2 replaced explorer.exe with its version.
Its in the default windows folder. In the cases of pre-SP2 XP install, may
be twice replaced if SP2 is installed subsequently.

 

[naguaramipana]

P.

Thanks for your reply

I would like to replace explorer with a refresh version from the xp cd
becuase my desktop behave very crazy, I cant copy or paste, property does not
open, drag and drop is like is not there,backup from system does not
work,click on application and nothing happens and I read that this kind of
behave has to do with explaorer.exe been corrupted

Thanks for battling

 

[Malke]

Try my Explorer Shell Fix tool. Download it here
http://pcbutts1.com/downloads/tools/tools.htm

I'm so sorry that you haven't recovered from your accident, Chris.
Apparently the horror of going off a cliff has caused you to think you are
an MS-MVP when you aren't. Nor should anyone download files from a website
which hosts pr0n.

Malke

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

You have 2 options IMHO:

1. Format & reinstall Windows. (A Repair Install won't fix this!)

2. Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis
log to an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in
conjuction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on
its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any
hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, or other appropriate forums for review
by an expert in such matters, not here.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair shop.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

<bite me>

Explorer.exe is NOT the windows lol, it's just the GUI (Graphical User
Interface) that controls the folders/task bar/etc...

 

[Bob I]

Without Explorer.exe you don't have windows, you only have a command
line interface, SO actually explorer.exe IS windows.

 

[Gary S. Terhune]

What about SFC?

 

[Gary S. Terhune]

Download fixes from a pornography site? Really?

 

[Gary S. Terhune]

Reason I ask is, does it have the same horrible drawbacks in XP as it does
in Win9x? Or does XP keep the database current.

Of course, the likelihood that this is a case of a corrupt Explorer.exe is
next to nil, while the likelihood of infection is near 100%.

 

[Bill in Co.]

I believe it keeps it current, but I'm not sure exactly what you're getting
at. However, that said, SFC in XP is a bit more limited, at least in some
respects, in that it's pretty much all or nothing, and you can't get a
usable log that tells you exactly which files were updated (unlike in
Win98SE). (You can use Event Viewer - but, big deal).

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Reason I ask is, does it have the same horrible drawbacks in XP as it does
in Win9x? Or does XP keep the database current.

Of course, the likelihood that this is a case of a corrupt Explorer.exe is
next to nil, while the likelihood of infection is near 100%.

<snip>

Bingo!

 

[David H. Lipman]

From: "Gary S. Terhune" <none>

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