Guest naguaramipana Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 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
Guest PA Bear [MS MVP] Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 Re: explorer.exe Reinstall Windows. naguaramipana wrote: > 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
Guest Another Brian Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 Re: explorer.exe Or perform a repair install. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx Brian "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message news:OV6aRdn7IHA.2336@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > Reinstall Windows. > > naguaramipana wrote: >> 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
Guest naguaramipana Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 Re: explorer.exe This cant be the only solution for all windows problem "RE-INSTALL WINDOWS" thanks gurus "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > Reinstall Windows. > > naguaramipana wrote: > > 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 >
Guest PA Bear [MS MVP] Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 Re: explorer.exe 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. naguaramipana wrote: > This cant be the only solution for all windows problem "RE-INSTALL > WINDOWS" > > thanks gurus > > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > >> Reinstall Windows. >> >> naguaramipana wrote: >>> 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
Guest The Real Truth MVP Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 Re: explorer.exe Try my Explorer Shell Fix tool. Download it here http://pcbutts1.com/downloads/tools/tools.htm -- Ignore posts made by the person called Leythos, he is a stalker who's been obsessed with me for years ever since I spurned his advances towards me. "naguaramipana" <naguaramipana@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:2503A5C5-20B7-4626-AF1A-267465BF8390@microsoft.com... > 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 >
Guest PaulM Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 Re: explorer.exe Open a CMD window and type this sfc /scannow Scans the integrity of all protected system files and repairs the system files if needed. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.paulsxp.com http://www.paulsxp.com/forum http://www.supportspace.com/home/affiliates.s2?aiu=paulm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "naguaramipana" <naguaramipana@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:2503A5C5-20B7-4626-AF1A-267465BF8390@microsoft.com... > 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 >
Guest PA Bear [MS MVP] Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 Re: explorer.exe CORRECTION PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote: > 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. > > > naguaramipana wrote: >> This cant be the only solution for all windows problem "RE-INSTALL >> WINDOWS" >> >> thanks gurus >> >> >> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: >> >>> Reinstall Windows. >>> >>> naguaramipana wrote: >>>> 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
Guest Lil' Dave Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 Re: explorer.exe 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. -- Dave "naguaramipana" <naguaramipana@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:116D49A6-FC5B-48EE-911F-1FD25E39E2B2@microsoft.com... > This cant be the only solution for all windows problem "RE-INSTALL > WINDOWS" > > thanks gurus > > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > >> Reinstall Windows. >> >> naguaramipana wrote: >> > 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 >>
Guest naguaramipana Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 Re: explorer.exe 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 "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > 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. > > > naguaramipana wrote: > > This cant be the only solution for all windows problem "RE-INSTALL > > WINDOWS" > > > > thanks gurus > > > > > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > > > >> Reinstall Windows. > >> > >> naguaramipana wrote: > >>> 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 > >
Guest Malke Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 Re: explorer.exe The Real Truth MVP wrote: > 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 -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
Guest Leythos Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 Re: explorer.exe In article <Ejoik.16313$mh5.15383@nlpi067.nbdc.sbc.com>, toidi@tpap.com says... > Ignore posts made by the person called Leythos, he is a stalker who's been > obsessed with me for years ever since I spurned his advances towards me. > Do you really want to trust someone that was banned from posting directly to Microsoft Usenet servers, someone that has posted links to pornographic materials on HIS WEBSITE, who's website is in the MVP HOST Block list, and who provides a tool for your use that will block access to reputable anti-malware sites without telling you he's doing it? And do you really want to trust someone that has had to change their posting identity after being busted by MS as a fake MVP? -- - Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum. - Calling an illegal alien an "undocumented worker" is like calling a drug dealer an "unlicensed pharmacist" spam999free@rrohio.com (remove 999 for proper email address)
Guest PA Bear [MS MVP] Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 Re: explorer.exe 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/ naguaramipana wrote: > 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 > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > >> 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. >> >> >> naguaramipana wrote: >>> This cant be the only solution for all windows problem "RE-INSTALL >>> WINDOWS" >>> >>> thanks gurus >>> >>> >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: >>> >>>> Reinstall Windows. >>>> >>>> naguaramipana wrote: >>>>> 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
Guest Rot1 Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 Re: explorer.exe Explorer.exe is NOT the windows lol, it's just the GUI (Graphical User Interface) that controls the folders/task bar/etc... -- I Like Windows XP (lol) "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > 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. > > > naguaramipana wrote: > > This cant be the only solution for all windows problem "RE-INSTALL > > WINDOWS" > > > > thanks gurus > > > > > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: > > > >> Reinstall Windows. > >> > >> naguaramipana wrote: > >>> 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 > >
Guest PA Bear [MS MVP] Posted July 26, 2008 Posted July 26, 2008 Re: explorer.exe <bite me> Rot1 wrote: > Explorer.exe is NOT the windows lol, it's just the GUI (Graphical User > Interface) that controls the folders/task bar/etc... > >> 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. >> >> >> naguaramipana wrote: >>> This cant be the only solution for all windows problem "RE-INSTALL >>> WINDOWS" >>> >>> thanks gurus >>> >>> >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: >>> >>>> Reinstall Windows. >>>> >>>> naguaramipana wrote: >>>>> 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
Guest Bob I Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 Re: explorer.exe Without Explorer.exe you don't have windows, you only have a command line interface, SO actually explorer.exe IS windows. Rot1 wrote: > Explorer.exe is NOT the windows lol, it's just the GUI (Graphical User > Interface) that controls the folders/task bar/etc...
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 Re: explorer.exe What about SFC? -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://grystmill.com "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message news:OW6ypep7IHA.1196@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > 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/ > > > > naguaramipana wrote: >> 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 >> >> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: >> >>> 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. >>> >>> >>> naguaramipana wrote: >>>> This cant be the only solution for all windows problem "RE-INSTALL >>>> WINDOWS" >>>> >>>> thanks gurus >>>> >>>> >>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: >>>> >>>>> Reinstall Windows. >>>>> >>>>> naguaramipana wrote: >>>>>> 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 >
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 Re: explorer.exe Download fixes from a pornography site? Really? -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://grystmill.com "The Real Truth MVP" <toidi@tpap.com> wrote in message news:Ejoik.16313$mh5.15383@nlpi067.nbdc.sbc.com... > Try my Explorer Shell Fix tool. Download it here > http://pcbutts1.com/downloads/tools/tools.htm > > -- > Ignore posts made by the person called Leythos, he is a stalker who's been > obsessed with me for years ever since I spurned his advances towards me. > > > > > "naguaramipana" <naguaramipana@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:2503A5C5-20B7-4626-AF1A-267465BF8390@microsoft.com... >> 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 >> >
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 Re: explorer.exe 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%. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://grystmill.com "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message news:%23lUET1a8IHA.2548@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > What about SFC? > > -- > Gary S. Terhune > MS-MVP Shell/User > http://grystmill.com > > "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message > news:OW6ypep7IHA.1196@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >> 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/ >> >> >> >> naguaramipana wrote: >>> 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 >>> >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: >>> >>>> 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. >>>> >>>> >>>> naguaramipana wrote: >>>>> This cant be the only solution for all windows problem "RE-INSTALL >>>>> WINDOWS" >>>>> >>>>> thanks gurus >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Reinstall Windows. >>>>>> >>>>>> naguaramipana wrote: >>>>>>> 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 >> > >
Guest Bill in Co. Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 Re: explorer.exe 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). Gary S. Terhune wrote: > 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%. > > -- > Gary S. Terhune > MS-MVP Shell/User > http://grystmill.com > > "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message > news:%23lUET1a8IHA.2548@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >> What about SFC? >> >> -- >> Gary S. Terhune >> MS-MVP Shell/User >> http://grystmill.com >> >> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message >> news:OW6ypep7IHA.1196@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>> 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/ >>> >>> >>> >>> naguaramipana wrote: >>>> 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 >>>> >>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: >>>> >>>>> 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. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> naguaramipana wrote: >>>>>> This cant be the only solution for all windows problem "RE-INSTALL >>>>>> WINDOWS" >>>>>> >>>>>> thanks gurus >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Reinstall Windows. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> naguaramipana wrote: >>>>>>>> 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
Guest PA Bear [MS MVP] Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 Re: explorer.exe Gary S. Terhune wrote: > 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!
Guest David H. Lipman Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 Re: explorer.exe From: "Gary S. Terhune" <none> | Download fixes from a pornography site? Really? | -- | Gary S. Terhune | MS-MVP Shell/User | http://grystmill.com Like this bullsh!t hxxp://www.pcbutts1.com/downloads/license.htm { He'll [with emphasis on "he"] propbably will remove the link and claim it doesn't/never existed } -- Dave http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 Re: explorer.exe ;-) -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://grystmill.com "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message news:ed187qb8IHA.2348@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > Gary S. Terhune wrote: >> 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!
Guest PA Bear [MS MVP] Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 Re: explorer.exe David H. Lipman wrote: > From: "Gary S. Terhune" <none> > >> Download fixes from a pornography site? Really? > > Like this bullsh!t > > hxxp://www.pcbutts1.com/downloads/license.htm > > { He'll [with emphasis on "he"] propbably will remove the link and claim > it > doesn't/never existed } <QP> pcbutts1.com Feedback from credible users suggests this site may not be what it claims to be. </QP> http://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/pcbutts1.com -- ~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/
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 Re: explorer.exe When I say "keep the database up to date" I mean that when files within the testing domain are legitimately updated, the database is updated as well, in some manner or another, so that SFC doesn't replace version 5.00.1200 of some DLL with 5.00.1120, at least not without a seriously in-your-face, Vista style, triple-layer "Are you SURE?!?!?!?!?" prompt involved. I'm going to HAVE to shell out some simoleans for a good, up-to-date app to track changes (for installations, uninstalls, testing stuff like the above.) Got any suggestions? Can't seem to find my license for the RegSnap I thought I bought back around the turn of the century. And it is *old*! -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://grystmill.com "Bill in Co." <not_really_here@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:erH$UFb8IHA.3384@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >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). > > Gary S. Terhune wrote: >> 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%. >> >> -- >> Gary S. Terhune >> MS-MVP Shell/User >> http://grystmill.com >> >> "Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message >> news:%23lUET1a8IHA.2548@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>> What about SFC? >>> >>> -- >>> Gary S. Terhune >>> MS-MVP Shell/User >>> http://grystmill.com >>> >>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message >>> news:OW6ypep7IHA.1196@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>> 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/ >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> naguaramipana wrote: >>>>> 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 >>>>> >>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> 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. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> naguaramipana wrote: >>>>>>> This cant be the only solution for all windows problem "RE-INSTALL >>>>>>> WINDOWS" >>>>>>> >>>>>>> thanks gurus >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Reinstall Windows. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> naguaramipana wrote: >>>>>>>>> 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 > >
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