TWO copies of explorer
 

When I press ctl+alt+del, the task manager shows TWO copies of 'explorer' in
the list.

Many times when I (finally) succeed in closing the extra copy, it comes
right back (list shows two copies 'running'/)

What causes this and how do I permanently cure this?

TWO copies of explorer
 

Anon wrote:
When I press ctl+alt+del, the task manager shows TWO copies of
'explorer' in the list.

Many times when I (finally) succeed in closing the extra copy, it
comes right back (list shows two copies 'running'/)

What causes this and how do I permanently cure this?

If you have more than one Explorer window open, you'll have "Explorer"
in the task list for each window.

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____________________________

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TWO copies of explorer
 

Click Start Find File or Folders, search the C: drive for files named
explorer.exe, and post back with their sizes and locations.

Also:
Update your anti-virus app and then run a full-system virus scan.

Use CWShredder, the CoolWeb removal tool, available he
http://aumha.org/downloads/cwshredder.exe
Close all browser windows and open apps, start CWShredder and click the Fix button.

In addition, install Ad-Aware SE free Personal Edition, start it, click its 'Check
for Updates' link in the app to install updates, then use it to scan your system,
and remove what it finds.
Ad-Awa
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download506.html

Install, update and run SpyBot Search & Destroy, scan your system, and then remove
the items in RED only.
SpyBot S&D:
http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=download

Install SpywareBlaster:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download2859.html
Click the link in the app to check for and install updates, then click to 'Enable
all protection'.
Update at least weekly.
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


"Anon" wrote in message
...
When I press ctl+alt+del, the task manager shows TWO copies of 'explorer' in
the list.

Many times when I (finally) succeed in closing the extra copy, it comes
right back (list shows two copies 'running'/)

What causes this and how do I permanently cure this?

TWO copies of explorer
 

"dadiOH" wrote in message
...
Anon wrote:
When I press ctl+alt+del, the task manager shows TWO copies of
'explorer' in the list.

Many times when I (finally) succeed in closing the extra copy, it
comes right back (list shows two copies 'running'/)

What causes this and how do I permanently cure this?

If you have more than one Explorer window open, you'll have "Explorer"
in the task list for each window.


***
Not true - when I have several explorer window open there is only ONE
explorer shown in tasks.
***

--
dadiOH
____________________________

dadiOH's dandies v3.06...
...a help file of info about MP3s, recording from
LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that.
Get it at http://mysite.verizon.net/xico

TWO copies of explorer
 

"glee" wrote in message
...
Click Start Find File or Folders, search the C: drive for files named
explorer.exe, and post back with their sizes and locations.

****

ONE copy only - in:
C:\windows - 176KB
**


Also:
Update your anti-virus app and then run a full-system virus scan.

Use CWShredder, the CoolWeb removal tool, available he
http://aumha.org/downloads/cwshredder.exe
Close all browser windows and open apps, start CWShredder and click the
Fix button.

In addition, install Ad-Aware SE free Personal Edition, start it, click
its 'Check
for Updates' link in the app to install updates, then use it to scan your
system,
and remove what it finds.
Ad-Awa
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download506.html

Install, update and run SpyBot Search & Destroy, scan your system, and
then remove
the items in RED only.
SpyBot S&D:
http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=download

Install SpywareBlaster:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download2859.html
Click the link in the app to check for and install updates, then click to
'Enable
all protection'.
Update at least weekly.
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


"Anon" wrote in message
...
When I press ctl+alt+del, the task manager shows TWO copies of
'explorer' in
the list.

Many times when I (finally) succeed in closing the extra copy, it comes
right back (list shows two copies 'running'/)

What causes this and how do I permanently cure this?

TWO copies of explorer
 

On Wed, 1 Feb 2006 10:14:57 -0800, "Anon"
put finger to keyboard and composed:

When I press ctl+alt+del, the task manager shows TWO copies of 'explorer' in
the list.

Many times when I (finally) succeed in closing the extra copy, it comes
right back (list shows two copies 'running'/)

What causes this and how do I permanently cure this?

go to Start - Run
type msinfo32.exe - OK
select Software Environment - Running Tasks

What do you see?

Note that some malware can cleverly disguise the name, eg the "ell"
could be replaced by a "one".

- Franc Zabkar
--
Please remove one 'i' from my address when replying by email.

TWO copies of explorer
 

On Wed, 1 Feb 2006 14:45:31 -0500, "glee"
put finger to keyboard and composed:

Click Start Find File or Folders, search the C: drive for files named
explorer.exe, and post back with their sizes and locations.

I'd suggest searching for exp?orer.*

Some malware attempts to masquerade as Explorer.exe by replacing the
"ell" with an "I" or a "one".

It could also be that the app name you see in the Ctrl-Alt-Del window
is not related to the app's filename.

- Franc Zabkar
--
Please remove one 'i' from my address when replying by email.

TWO copies of explorer
 

"Franc Zabkar" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 1 Feb 2006 10:14:57 -0800, "Anon"
put finger to keyboard and composed:

When I press ctl+alt+del, the task manager shows TWO copies of 'explorer'
in
the list.

Many times when I (finally) succeed in closing the extra copy, it comes
right back (list shows two copies 'running'/)

What causes this and how do I permanently cure this?

go to Start - Run
type msinfo32.exe - OK
select Software Environment - Running Tasks

What do you see?

***
There is no 'running tasks' choice shown.

When I ctl+alt+del I see 32 'things' running (in Norton Crashguard) - do not
recognize most of the names as there is nothing in the name to indicate (to
me) which program it refers to.

(None of the names look like explorer (iexplore shows when I open windows -
sometimes.))
***


Note that some malware can cleverly disguise the name, eg the "ell"
could be replaced by a "one".

- Franc Zabkar
--
Please remove one 'i' from my address when replying by email.

TWO copies of explorer
 

As Frank mentioned the differences, you can check them he
http://castlecops.com/StartupList.html

Type the .exe's name in the search text input box and click search, start
with iexplore. The query will pull everything with that name if it is in
their database along with the description. Might as well check those .exe
files seen in Norton CG.

--

Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375




"Anon" wrote in message
...

"Franc Zabkar" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 1 Feb 2006 10:14:57 -0800, "Anon"
put finger to keyboard and composed:

When I press ctl+alt+del, the task manager shows TWO copies of
'explorer'
in
the list.

Many times when I (finally) succeed in closing the extra copy, it
comes
right back (list shows two copies 'running'/)

What causes this and how do I permanently cure this?

go to Start - Run
type msinfo32.exe - OK
select Software Environment - Running Tasks

What do you see?

***
There is no 'running tasks' choice shown.

When I ctl+alt+del I see 32 'things' running (in Norton Crashguard) - do
not
recognize most of the names as there is nothing in the name to indicate
(to
me) which program it refers to.

(None of the names look like explorer (iexplore shows when I open
windows -
sometimes.))
***


Note that some malware can cleverly disguise the name, eg the "ell"
could be replaced by a "one".

- Franc Zabkar
--
Please remove one 'i' from my address when replying by email.

TWO copies of explorer
 

On Wed, 1 Feb 2006 19:11:35 -0800, "Anon"
put finger to keyboard and composed:


"Franc Zabkar" wrote in message
.. .
On Wed, 1 Feb 2006 10:14:57 -0800, "Anon"
put finger to keyboard and composed:

When I press ctl+alt+del, the task manager shows TWO copies of 'explorer'
in
the list.

Many times when I (finally) succeed in closing the extra copy, it comes
right back (list shows two copies 'running'/)

What causes this and how do I permanently cure this?

go to Start - Run
type msinfo32.exe - OK
select Software Environment - Running Tasks

What do you see?

***

There is no 'running tasks' choice shown.

Did you expand the Software Environment branch?

My Running Tasks include the following:

Explorer.exe 4.72.3110.1 Microsoft Corporation
Windows Explorer C:\WIN98SE\Explorer.exe 4.0
Microsoft(R) Windows NT(R) Operating System

Msinfo32.exe 4.10.2222 Microsoft Corporation
MSInfo32 C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\MICROSOFT
SHARED\MSINFO\Msinfo32.exe 4.0
Microsoft System Information

- Franc Zabkar
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Please remove one 'i' from my address when replying by email.