Re: Windows unable to run explorer.exe or IE

Partial reply to NotMe

As I understand Windows is a conglom of many processes including
explorer.exe & iexplore.exe. What I get on a reboot is my desktop
background and the mouse pointer in the middle of the screen. I am able to
move the mouse and <CTRL+ALT+DEL> brings up taskmgr. So mouse and keyboard
portions of Win is working. A program called explorer.exe and iexplore.exe
exist. Their versions claim current Microsoft. I get the feeling that those
versions have been denied access maybe by the virus or by some other action.
I have looked at properties and both have the same properties as NOTEPAD.EXE
and FREECELL.EXE which both work. Where else would access rights to progrmas
be? What other reason would they now run? Is there a way to check if any
other files have been denied access? Or maybe something simpler is broke?

NAV is current and a check of ALL files reveals nothing now. I am able to
access the internet for updates for both Wndows and Norton. Windows update
is set to auto download and install. I can run all the .CPL files so I can
make some changes. I can rename, delete, move files with taskmgr.

I have tried SFC.EXE with original WinXP Home CD. I think I'll have to load
SP2 again - I'm not sure if versions of all system files go back to
original. ...?
Dave Sell

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NotMe
strange...explorer.exe IS windows, if it's not running, you aren't in
windows.

iexplore.exe on the other hand is internet explorer.
it sounds like you may still be infected.

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