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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? |
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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. -- 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 |
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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? |
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"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 |
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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? |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 -- Please remove one 'i' from my address when replying by email. |
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