How to remove explore error

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explore.exe file information

The process Internet Explorer belongs to the software explore.exe or Microsoft Windows Operating System or Windows Explorer or EXPLORE.exe" or applehebi by Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com) or applehebi Install.

Description: explore.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 9,728 bytes (53% of all occurrence), 110,592 bytes, 14,336 bytes, 86,305 bytes, 32,768 bytes, 111,616 bytes.
There is no file information. explore.exe is not a Windows core file. Program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The program is not visible. It is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. explore.exe is able to record inputs, hide itself, monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 71% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If explore.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows then the security rating is 79% dangerous. File size is 147,456 bytes (33% of all occurrence), 9,728 bytes, 147,968 bytes, 94,208 bytes. The process has no file description. The program is not visible. The file is an unknown file in the Windows folder. It is not a Windows system file. explore.exe is able to record inputs, hide itself, monitor applications.

If explore.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows then the security rating is 90% dangerous. File size is 1,930,240 bytes. The process has no file description. The program has no visible window. explore.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. It is not a Windows system file. Program uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. explore.exe is able to hide itself.

If explore.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 45% dangerous. File size is 93,184 bytes.

If explore.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" then the security rating is 46% dangerous. File size is 61,440 bytes.

External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

"explore" definitely not required. Added by any number of VIRUSES, WORMS or TROJANS!
"Explore" definitely not required. Adult content dialler
"explore.exe" definitely not required. Added by the GRAYBIRD.G TROJAN!
"SystemExplorer" definitely not required. Homepage hijacker - file located in the "Services" folder in Common Files
"Video Services" definitely not required. Added by the GAOBOT.GL WORM!
"Window" definitely not required. Added by the GAOBOT.ADW WORM!

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as explore.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the explore.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

When i start my Internet Explore that time one error is come i's Explore.exe Is currupt
Ratnakar

I am too afraid its a system component. Everytime you go into Task Manager, its there, even on new computers.
Michael

It logs everything you do. I lost 3 steam accounts because of it and I still can't get rid of it and I have formatted.
Chris

fix for explore.exe error
sri (further information)

Added to the system as a result of the GRAYBIRD.G virus
Sebastian Titze

Summary: 3 users think explore.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 1 user think explore.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 2 users doesn't grade explore.exe ("not sure about it").

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