How to remove Explorer error

Explorer.EXE file information

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Description: File Explorer.EXE is located in the folder C:\Windows or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 1032192 bytes (73% of all occurrence), 1033216 bytes, 1004032 bytes, 1000960 bytes, 996352 bytes, 2923520 bytes, 1035776 bytes, 1035264 bytes, 1075200 bytes, 1880576 bytes, 1050624 bytes, 1032704 bytes, 1053184 bytes, 1009664 bytes, 1182720 bytes, 1028608 bytes, 1034752 bytes, 1036800 bytes, 1005056 bytes, 1422336 bytes, 2710528 bytes, 1036288 bytes, 1245184 bytes, 1132032 bytes, 1402368 bytes, 1183744 bytes, 975360 bytes, 1289728 bytes, 1031680 bytes, 3194368 bytes, 1402880 bytes, 2821632 bytes, 1364480 bytes, 1423360 bytes, 2786304 bytes, 1033728 bytes, 2427904 bytes, 1042944 bytes, 974336 bytes, 1154560 bytes, 1030144 bytes, 1440256 bytes, 1852416 bytes, 1881600 bytes, 998912 bytes, 1462784 bytes, 1007104 bytes, 1243136 bytes, 1039360 bytes, 2152960 bytes, 1031168 bytes, 5506560 bytes, 2114048 bytes, 1006592 bytes, 4917760 bytes, 1003520 bytes, 1636352 bytes, 1403904 bytes, 977920 bytes, 1052672 bytes, 1025536 bytes, 976896 bytes, 1004544 bytes, 949760 bytes, 1229312 bytes, 1040384 bytes, 1007616 bytes, 1365504 bytes, 3747840 bytes, 3087360 bytes, 1060864 bytes, 1624576 bytes, 1034240 bytes.
Explorer.EXE is a Windows core system file. The program has a visible window. Explorer.EXE is a Microsoft signed file. Explorer.EXE is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 1% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

If Explorer.EXE is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 80% dangerous. File size is 36864 bytes (19% of all occurrence), 302080 bytes, 15360 bytes, 497602 bytes, 41984 bytes, 773120 bytes, 15872 bytes, 292864 bytes, 610304 bytes, 281600 bytes, 56320 bytes, 180263 bytes, 84480 bytes, 30720 bytes, 937984 bytes, 83486 bytes, 2470912 bytes, 1790464 bytes, 46592 bytes, 29351 bytes, 72460 bytes, 16384 bytes, 790528 bytes, 29965 bytes, 190976 bytes, 152576 bytes, 106496 bytes, 29901 bytes, 81920 bytes, 1351680 bytes, 507352 bytes, 24938 bytes, 1262080 bytes, 55603 bytes, 274025 bytes, 1369147 bytes, 172032 bytes, 9728 bytes, 708608 bytes, 64540 bytes, 33408 bytes, 35415 bytes, 29475 bytes, 78848 bytes, 274212 bytes, 29426 bytes, 53569 bytes, 1318442 bytes, 90624 bytes, 30477 bytes, 482814 bytes, 30428 bytes, 26112 bytes, 117248 bytes, 19972 bytes, 40960 bytes, 95620 bytes, 29383 bytes, 84701 bytes, 234496 bytes, 29364 bytes, 700416 bytes. The file is not a Windows core file. File Explorer.EXE is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. There is no information about the maker of the file. The program has no visible window. The program uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. The application 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_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ShellServiceObjectDelayLoad, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Userinit, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). Explorer.EXE is able to hide itself, monitor applications, record inputs.

If Explorer.EXE is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 76% dangerous. File size is 1478612 bytes (18% of all occurrence), 502272 bytes, 470528 bytes, 471040 bytes, 20259 bytes, 21594 bytes, 425984 bytes, 1440354 bytes, 21588 bytes, 81920 bytes, 13731 bytes, 417792 bytes, 24507 bytes, 686080 bytes, 1855488 bytes, 13859 bytes, 1476987 bytes, 24559 bytes, 22049 bytes, 24550 bytes, 471552 bytes, 24577 bytes, 65536 bytes, 36864 bytes, 421888 bytes, 4867 bytes, 24519 bytes, 21569 bytes. It is not a Windows core file. There is no description of the program. The program has no visible window. It is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The application 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_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ShellServiceObjectDelayLoad, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Userinit, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). Explorer.EXE is able to record inputs, hide itself, monitor applications.

If Explorer.EXE is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows then the security rating is 83% dangerous. File size is 64000 bytes (26% of all occurrence), 58880 bytes, 62976 bytes, 63488 bytes, 2560 bytes, 27383 bytes, 1209814 bytes, 1663488 bytes, 4845816 bytes, 64512 bytes, 59392 bytes, 215040 bytes, 34304 bytes, 471040 bytes, 3455037 bytes.

If Explorer.EXE is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" then the security rating is 57% dangerous. File size is 80896 bytes (18% of all occurrence), 583680 bytes, 59392 bytes, 150016 bytes, 49665 bytes, 80384 bytes, 71168 bytes, 77824 bytes.

If Explorer.EXE is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 43% dangerous. File size is 45056 bytes (85% of all occurrence), 390144 bytes.

If Explorer.EXE is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files" then the security rating is 56% dangerous. File size is 651264 bytes (33% of all occurrence), 118784 bytes, 401408 bytes.

If Explorer.EXE is located in the folder "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 91% dangerous. File size is 99840 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 216064 bytes.

If Explorer.EXE is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\drivers then the security rating is 90% dangerous. File size is 384740 bytes.

If Explorer.EXE is located in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder then the security rating is 54% dangerous. File size is 40960 bytes.

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

• "ccreg" definitely not required. Added by the ZCREW TROJAN! Note - the valid "explorer.exe" is located in C:\Windows or C:\Winnt whereas this one is located in a C:\Windows\System or C:\Winnt\System subdirectory
• "Explore" definitely not required. Added by the IRC.FLOOD.G TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) which would only be in startups if you added it manually
• "explorer" can run at start up. Starts Windows Explorer. Unless this has been manually added to startups or added by another program it could be a virus such as PE_BISTRO or DVLDR or MYDOOM.C. Note that it is also not the explorer.exe task/service you'll see when via CTRL+ALT+DEL
• "Explorer lptt01" definitely not required. Variant of the RapidBlaster parasite (in an "explorer" folder in Program Files). It is not recommended you manually uninstall RapidBlaster but use RapidBlaster Killer - see here. Note - this is not the legitimate Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) which would only be in startups if you added it manually!
• "loadMecq0" definitely not required. Added by the MUMUBOU.C TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) which would only be in startups if you added it manually
• "smsys" definitely not required. Added by the CLICKER-C TROJAN! Note - the valid "explorer.exe" is located in C:\Windows or C:\Winnt whereas this one is located in a C:\Windows\Template or C:\Winnt\Template subdirectory
• "Sustem" definitely not required. Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) which would only be in startups if you added it manually
• "system" definitely not required. Added by the GRAYBIRD TROJAN! Note - this is located in this is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\Winnt\System32 (WinNT/2K), or C:\Windows\System32 (WinXP) rather than the valid Windows Explorer which is located in C:\Windows or C:\Winnt
• "System Update2" definitely not required. Added by the AUTOTROJ-C TROJAN!
• "Windowz Update V2.0" definitely not required. Added by the YODO WORM! Note - the valid "explorer.exe" is located in C:\Windows or C:\Winnt whereas this one is located in the System32 sub-directory

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

Links: Explorer.EXE, Explorer.EXE

Do NOT kill this process. It is needed. If not in the Windows directory, there could be somthing wrong. But if it is, leave it alone. Everyone else that says "OMG it killed my CPU GET RID OF IT" just wants you to mess up your computer (because they're jerks)
  PyrisX  

this is explorer.exe, not iexplore.exe the internet browser
   

This file can be a virus if it isnt named exactly like this "explorer.exe" int the directory C:\windows\ . If u=you close this file by accident simply open the task manager then go File New Task(Run) and then type "explorer_safe.exe" the go start run and type regedit ( if you arnt confident with the redgistry dont do this) then find the key at HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon and change it to whatever u named the copy of explorer.exe , in theis case explorer_safe.exe,,,,, hope that sorted everything out for you all
   

It's a nucence because it takes up tons of ram I just shut it down when I play games
  Master Pimp  

harmless yet usefull! it works for us in our labs, where EXPLORER.EXE is a virus and then we have to close it!
  NZEE  

this is a windows system file, but how to make it some think like that it doesnt take more resourses of PC, how to make it that it should work with minimum resources
  @dnan  

just CTRL-ALT-DELETE and restart the process if you think its running to high.
  pz  

I ended it and lost my taskbar and icons, but task manager was still running so i went to file new task, typed it in and got everything back.
  L462  

Explorer.exe is really a part of windows, but there are sveral malicious programs that infect the file so that you don't even notice. I am having same problem with avi file like Peter (and it is for sure because of it!). I am wondering if header of that avi file is somehow changed so that infects explorer.exe, because file remains locked and drains resources!
  mountaineer  

If it's a genuine part of Microsoft Windows and not a fake, I give it a rating of 5 (Dangerous). Otherwise, I would give it a 4 (Little Bit Dangerous) if it was a virus or trojan, etc. ----- Windows is dangerous, you should put the whole OS through a file shredder, destroys your computer more than any virus or trojan has ever achieved.
   

No if you terminate it your taskbar will just disapear..... ive done it.
  user  

When I restart my computer, my documents folder is automatically opened. I don't know how to solve this matter. If I eplace explorer exe with another explorer exe of a different computer, does it works?
  Mustafa Sazak  

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