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Overview of Explorer.exe
What Is Explorer.exe?
Is explorer.exe a virus? No, it is not. The true explorer.exe file is a safe Microsoft Windows system process, called 'Windows Explorer'. However, writers of malware programs, such as viruses, worms, and Trojans deliberately give their processes the same file name to escape detection. After the reboot, I noticed a second instance of explorer.exe in taskmgr. It's description is Avira Anti Virus 9.1 Premium Edition. I don't use, nor have I ever used Avira anything. Oct 15, 2016 The real explorer.exe file is a safe Microsoft Windows system process, called “Windows Explorer”. Explorer.exe from Microsoft is an important part of the Windows operating system, however cyber criminals create malware such as viruses, worms, and Trojans deliberately give their processes the same file name to escape detection. Explorer.exe Can Be Exploited by Virus Whenever Windows starts, explorer.exe will be called. It is the feature that makes the process a target by virus makers who takes advantage of it to monitor activities for information theft. Causes of Explorer.exe Errors. Explorer.exe problems can be attributed to corrupt or missing files, invalid registry entries associated with Explorer.exe, or a virus / malware infection. More specifically, these explorer.exe errors can be caused by: Corrupt Windows registry keys associated with explorer.exe / MSDN Disc 0421. No explorer.exe is an integral part of Windows - let's make very sure the system is clean and then run the cleanup routines. Remember no one program can detect and remove all malware so its prudent to do a thorough job. Added that easy to detect and remove malware is often accompanied by a much tougher to detect and remove payload.
Explorer.exe is a type of EXE file associated with MSDN Disc 0421 developed by Microsoft for the Windows Operating System. The latest known version of Explorer.exe is 1.0.0.0, which was produced for Windows. This EXE file carries a popularity rating of 3 stars and a security rating of 'UNKNOWN'.
What Are EXE Files?
EXE ('executable') files, such as explorer.exe, are files that contain step-by-step instructions that a computer follows to carry out a function. When you 'double-click' an EXE file, your computer automatically executes these instructions designed by a software developer (eg. Microsoft) to run a program (eg. MSDN Disc 0421) on your PC.
Every software application on your PC uses an executable file - your web browser, word processor, spreadsheet program, etc. - making it one of the most useful kinds of files in the Windows operating system. Without executable files like explorer.exe, you wouldn't be able to use any programs on your PC.
Why Do I Have EXE Errors?
Because of their usefulness and ubiquity, EXE files are commonly used as a method of delivery for virus / malware infection. Often, viruses will be disguised as a benign EXE file (such as explorer.exe) and distributed through SPAM email or malicious websites, which can then infect your computer when executed (eg. when you double-click the EXE file).
In addition, viruses can infect, replace, or corrupt existing EXE files, which can then lead to error messages when MSDN Disc 0421 or related programs are executed. Thus, any executable files that you download to your PC should be scanned for viruses before opening - even if you think it is from a reputable source.
When Do EXE Errors Occur?
EXE errors, such as those associated with explorer.exe, most often occur during computer startup, program startup, or while trying to use a specific function in your program (eg. printing).
Common Explorer.exe Error Messages
The most common explorer.exe errors that can appear on a Windows-based computer are:
- 'Explorer.exe Application Error.'
- 'Explorer.exe is not a valid Win32 application.'
- 'Explorer.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.'
- 'Cannot find explorer.exe.'
- 'Explorer.exe not found.'
- 'Error starting program: explorer.exe.'
- 'Explorer.exe is not running.'
- 'Explorer.exe failed.'
- 'Faulting Application Path: explorer.exe.'
These EXE error messages can appear during program installation, while a explorer.exe-related software program (eg. MSDN Disc 0421) is running, during Windows startup or shutdown, or even during the installation of the Windows operating system. Keeping track of when and where your explorer.exe error occurs is a critical piece of information in troubleshooting the problem.
Hi,No explorer.exe is an integral part of Windows - let's make very sure the system is clean and then run
the cleanup routines. Remember no one program can detect and remove all malware so its prudent
to do a thorough job. Added that easy to detect and remove malware is often accompanied by a much
tougher to detect and remove payload. Better to be thorough now than sorry later.
These can be done in Safe Mode - repeatedly tap F8 as you boot however you should also run them in
regular Windows when you can.
Download malwarebytes and scan with it, run MRT, and add Prevx to be sure it is gone. (If Rootkits run UnHackMe)
Download - SAVE - go to where you put it - Right Click on it
Malwarebytes - free
http://www.malwarebytes.org/
Run the Microsoft Malicious Removal Tool
Start - RUN - MRT
You should be getting this tool and its updates via Windows Updates - if needed you can download it here.
Download - SAVE - go to where you put it - Right Click on it
(Then run MRT as above.)
Microsoft Malicious Removal Tool - 32 bit
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en
Microsoft Malicious Removal Tool - 64 bit
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=585D2BDE-367F-495E-94E7-6349F4EFFC74&displaylang=en
also install Prevx to be sure it is all gone.
Download - SAVE - go to where you put it - Right Click on
Prevx - Home - Free - small, fast, exceptional CLOUD protection, works with other security programs. This is
a scanner only, VERY EFFECTIVE, if it finds something come back here or use Google to see how to remove.
http://www.prevx.com/ <-- information
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PCmag - Prevx - Editor's Choice
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2346862,00.asp
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If needed here are some online, free scanners to help
http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/
http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
Other Free online scans
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=antivirus+free+online+scan&aq=f&oq=&aqi=g1
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After you are very sure the machine is clean :
Also do these to cleanup general corruption and repair/replace damaged/missing system files.
Run DiskCleanup - Start - All Programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup
Start - Run - CMD
Enter this at the prompt - sfc /scannow
(space between c and / )
Run checkdisk - schedule it to run at next start and then Apply OK your way out then restart.
How to Run Check Disk at Startup in Vista and XP as well
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-chkdsk.html
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If any Rootkits are found use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)
http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/InternetExplorer/thread/a8f665f0-c793-441a-a5b9-54b7e1e7a5a4/
Hope this helps.