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    Explorer.exe Issue - Windows XP

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Schmi Daniel the Man, Nov 22, 2011.

  1. Schmi Daniel the Man

    Schmi Daniel the Man Notebook Consultant

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    I have a system I am trying to repair where the desktop does not come up.
    I opened task manager and manually started Explorer.exe but it was killed after bringing up the desktop for an instant. I have run Combofix and other malware removal tools - any ideas?
     
    Schmi Daniel the Man, Nov 22, 2011
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  2. JOSEA

    JOSEA NONE

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    Are you running your virus/malware scans in safe mode? IF not I would to that first.
    If you are sure that it is not a virus or rootkit, One trick I have used in the past was to reload service pack 3 for XP .
    You could also run a repair install How to Repair Windows XP After Installing SP3 | eHow.com
    Let us know how it goes , ok i can not resist - you are the man!
     
    JOSEA, Nov 22, 2011
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  3. Fenom96

    Fenom96 Notebook Evangelist

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    Re-boot your computer in safe-mode. If it doesn't work, reinstall operating system and install using BIOS.
     
    Fenom96, Nov 28, 2011
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