RE: can't launch explorer.exe or iexplore.exe

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From: jerry (jerry_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 12/29/04


Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 05:21:01 -0800

I resolved my issue. Turned out it was some spy/ad-ware that spybot failed
to catch. I uninstalled xp sp 2, installed and ran Ad-aware, which caught a
bunch of stuff spybot didn't, then re-installed sp 2, and it worked. Hope
this helps.

Jerry

"Jeff" wrote:

> Since I upgraded to XP SP2, I can no longer launch explorer.exe or
> iexplorer.exe, seems all other programs are fine, but can't do basic
> things like open 'My Computer', but I can surf the web if I use Mozilla.
>
> What can I do to restore explorer.exe ?
>
> thanx
>
> Jeff
>



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