deepblue Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Im using my daughters old laptop. I got a messege this morning ( on my computer ) asking me to accept "explorer.exe"..... I never saw that before so I denied it....seems my whole system depends on it and I cant get it back.....I guess I have to take it in! GRRRRRRR! tips fellas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHawk233 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 yes easy fix, or I hope so First is it XP or Vista really doesn't matter, go to EDIT TASK MANAGER SORRY, run process called exactly this "explorer.exe" Minues the Quotes of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 Thanks Blackhawk.....Its Vista..im going to try it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 I found it in the task manager....but not sure what to do with it. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHawk233 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 So did you start the process, If you did. then windows firewall blocked it and theres many ways to get it unblocked from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 You cant just do a system restore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max2343 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Even your Computor is telling-ya you got-a have an Explorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max2343 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Go to windows update. Look for it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max2343 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 http://www.neuber.com/taskmanager/process/explorer.exe.html Don't restore, go to this site above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHawk233 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 explorer is basicly the controller of the desktop and all its functions, Try turning it off, your whole screen will go away except for your backround picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max2343 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Explorer exe is a Virus/trojan/worm/spyware. Your Fu%ked for Seeking out Porn. Same as "My Doom" My Doom Virus is easily removed and is only a Front for the real Problem. Once infected it does slow down window's normal operation to a Crawl and will even give-ya a problem Hooking up to the internet, but once you do get there you get rid of the first Phase of it and this is where everyone is Fooled. It does not really go a way. It takes much more to do that. It attaches to a port and the sender of it can View your complete computer operations from any remote terminal key stroke for Key stroke. They can see everything just as if they were sitting in front of your computer. An old but nasty one that's used for Identity theft/stealing Account #'s ect or used by Wifes and Girlfriends to find out (remotely) what ch-a-doing. Get rid of it and spend about fifty bucks on a Good Anti-Virus Program from office-MAX-DUDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max2343 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 They once thought but as usual didn't tie it in, to organized Online Crime. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mydoom_(computer_worm) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max2343 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Go Here to try and Remove the **** and read the crap on the Back Door Port's Attachments http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2004-012612-5422-99 Remember sometimes you will not be able to connect to the internet because of the way the worm works. It will be vary slow, just wait to get to this site. It could take an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max2343 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 explorer is also a program in windows' date=' do a sys restore and this should fix it, unless it killed the restore function. You can also go to trendmicro (as long as hosts file is not killed) and locate housecall to fix the PC if it is a virus A Restore will not Rid you of an Infection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max2343 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Oh I don't Know man, but "EXPLORER EXE" should be a "Worm" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 Thanks guys.....I was told that "explorer.exe" is not a virus, it controls almost everything on the puter. It wont even let me do a system restore. A tech is going to call me and walk me through the process....I was told it could take two days for them to call me. I do thank you guys for your advice.....I also noticed this is in the Les Paul section. I should have put it in the lounge....sorry guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossroadsnyc Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Actually, I think you are both right ... that explorer.exe is both a file for windows, as well as a virus that has been cloaked in that file name to trick unsuspecting users. How long has she had the computer? It could be a good time for you wipe the computer clean and just reinstall the operating system so you can start from scratch. Will eliminate all the viruses you have stored on there, and will greatly improve the performance of the laptop. A lot of times, those viruses will spin off in several different directions, so wiping it clean is really the only way to ensure you have bitten the bug back. Anyway, just food for thought ... but I'd definitely wipe it clean and start over. Next time just go w/a Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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