How to remove explorer error

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explorer.dll file information

The process Explorer Module belongs to the software explorer.dll or Explorer Module by unknown.

Description: explorer.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 15360 bytes (43% of all occurrence), 88576 bytes, 81920 bytes, 14336 bytes, 10752 bytes.
A .dll file (Dynamic Link Library) is a special type of Windows program containing functions that other programs can call. This .dll file can be injected to all running processes and can change or manipulate their behavior. The file is a file without information about the maker of this file. The program is not visible. The service has no detailed description. The file is not a Windows core file. The file is able to record keyboard inputs. explorer.dll is able to record inputs, monitor applications, manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 94% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If explorer.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows then the security rating is 64% dangerous. File size is 13312 bytes. There is no file information. The program is not visible. The file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. File explorer.dll is able to change the behavior or monitor the Internet Explorer. It is not a Windows core file. explorer.dll seems to be a compressed file.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as explorer.dll, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the explorer.dll 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

explorer.dll wird u.a. von AFX Rootkit 2k3 verwendet.
ChrisGX

its a key logger
Thijs Kanters

File explorer.dll may be dropped to your computer by backdoor program named Backdoor.IRC.Ratsou.B, which is a Backdoor Trojan Horse that allows hackers to take full control over your computer.
Alex Talmage (further information)

Summary: 4 users think explorer.dll is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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