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Taskbar disabled & explorer.exe won't boot.

Last answer on Nov 1, 2009 10:18:54 am GMT soadman, on Feb 24, 2009 1:52:32 am GMT 
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Ok sound long story short, my explorer.exe won't boot up. I turn my computer on and it loads nomally. Then the walpaper apears but no icons or start menu. I can't bring up the task manager because it says "has been disabled by administrator." Booting in Safe mode results in the same result. No explorer.exe,can't use task manager. Please help me! Thank you for reading!

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momommius, on Mar 9, 2009 6:45:56 pm GMT
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Hey, I'm not computer geek, but I had the same thing happen to two of my computers (both networked). It was caused by a worm/virus called "Win32:Vitro" that got into my hard drive on my laptop, and then networked it's way into my desktop. I've read a lot online about the virus, and it seems to be a pretty nasty one that has actually, even shut down many offices nationwide. It appears that the thing was introduced to the public around the middle of Feb. Norton or McAffee antivirus appear not to catch the thing. I am running Avast, and by doing a thorough scan, it found it. Bummer is, I still don't have my laptop running back to normal again even after quarantining the virus. I cannot access IE anymore but can use my computer in all the other respects. I'm trying to find out how to get IE installed on it now w/o having internet access to download it. My desktop was under complete waranty, so I had to send it back to the manufacturer to be repaired. Anyway, I just thought I'd let you know that someone else out there had the same problem around the same time you did, so it's my guess that you got the same virus that infected my computer. Oh, I was able to get my computer past the wallpaper by starting in safemode and then doing a restore from that point. If you want to catch the virus from there. Try downloading Avast free antivirus and running a thorough scan. Hope that helps at least a little bit. Sorry I can't be of more help.

   
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Rwhite9545, on Jul 4, 2009 11:25:34 pm BST
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Ok guys I know how to fix this issue! Google what is called Hit Man Pro. What is happening is a virus/worm has embedded itself in your system 32 files and has named itself an .EXE file which boots when Windows does! Download the completely free program and free yourself of this problem! When you download it, do a full system scan. Once the scan is complete, you will see that you have many entries of Spyware and Malware! On the right of the results screen you will see a do not delete at the end of each result or line. Click the little arrow and mark each to delete. Once deleted you will need to reboot your machine and behold it will boot up not only normal but considerably faster! Let me know if this helps?

   
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popchi pretu, on Aug 27, 2009 8:01:19 pm BST

Thanks , thanks, thanks !!!!!
:)

   
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 Steve, on Nov 1, 2009 10:18:54 am GMT

You are awesome. Not only fixed this, but also some other viruses.

   
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ultraz_1908, on Mar 10, 2009 10:43:22 pm GMT
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If your computer infected by any virus, try avast pro >> download and install it >> restart your computer
"avast pro

Use this tool...working for Windows Vista and Xp...
"TuneUp Utilities 2009"
download link
http://tinyurl.com/bmhnrg

Download and install it >> open TuneUp Utilities 2009 >> solve problems >> tune up repair wizard (fix computer and display problems) >> select the problems that occur with you . . .(taskbar and quick launch bar)
Avast Pro 4.8
Link : http://tinyurl.com/agmwfl

Good luck !

NB : Please reply me if you still have any error message

   
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sawdust, on Apr 3, 2009 11:08:08 pm BST
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Sorry to tell you, but after extensive research on this virus, everyone is saying that once you're infected, you're system is trashed. This is because the virus injects itself into the code of .exe, mp3 randomly and a few other ext. and destroys the operating system and most programs. There is NO cure except reformat and reinstall your os.
If you need files, pics or other data, there's is only two ways to retrieve it, without reinfecting your fresh install. Using a freshly formatted usb stick, download Dr. Web Cure It from here: http://www.freedrweb.com/download+cureit/ to the stick and boot into safe mode. Run the program from there using the complete scan setting and cure setting for all. After it has finished, you can recover what you need to and move it to the usb stick, or onto a cleanly formatted hd before you reboot. Once you reboot, you'll not be able to access your os, because of the system files that the virus infected and had to be deleted or cured.
You can use a formatted hd and install a new os on that and then recover your data from the cured hd as well. You can unplug the infected hd and install the os on a freshly formatted or new hd, but DO NOT access the infected hd once you're up and running until you clean it using the Dr Web scanner. Once it has been cured, whatever is left, should be safe to recover, but I would strongly suggest running the Cure It in safe mode again to be safe.
The scanner can take quite a long time to complete, even on a small hd.

   
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Blinky114, on Oct 22, 2009 9:48:17 pm BST

Forgive me if I'm just too dumb to find it, but I don't know exactly what "this virus" refers to. Which virus? I'd really like to know, since there are countless thousands of viruses, and not just one will disable Explorer.exe - I have a computer that is infected. I don't know what virus(es) infect this machine, but Windows Explorer is disabled, as well as Control Panel. I can get to Task Manager tho, but if I try to run explorer from there (File, New Task) I receive the error message: Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item.

Also; What's the deal with Hit Man Pro - I downloaded version 3.5 and when I run it, it starts up, but on the "scan screen", all I get is "No Internet Connection," waiting for internet connection, with a countdown timer ( I DO HAVE an internet connection)
Then all I get is Number of scanned files: 0 Total scan time: 0s Number of identified trades: 0
Can anyone help?

   
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madhatter, on Jun 17, 2009 8:44:00 pm BST
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Not true. i've had the virus and removed it. when it gets onto your computer it changes one of you preferences that allows both IE and antivirus to run. sorry im not much help beyond that, but i promise you somewhere out there is the same answer that saved me, just keep looking!

   
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lcarranza, on Aug 4, 2009 3:35:20 am BST

You don't even have to download an ani-virus or spyware remover to take care of this. My memory is a bit rusty on this but here is what I remember

1) open the RUN propt and type "regedit"
2) Expand the "Hkey_local_machine" folder
3) Expand the "software" folder
4) Expand the "Microsoft" folder
5) Expand the "Windows NT" folder
6) Finaly Expande the "Image file Execution Options" Folder
7) Once there you should be able to erase the FOLDER that contains this virus that is discusing itself as the EXPLORER.exe program.

However, I donnot remember which folder it is. I did it once to TWO networked computers that had the same problem and both were fixed from this issue.

I would like to remember which folder that was but I dont. If any one does know let me know.

   
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MLOCO, on Aug 22, 2009 3:45:49 pm BST
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I Followed Your Post.
It Was Helpful But Do I Delete The Whole Explorer.exe Folder ??

   
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lcarranza, on Aug 22, 2009 7:53:20 pm BST
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To my recollection...yes.

However, not all viruses go to that specific folder. If it does not work you may have a slightly different one. Best of luck to you. Just remember to restart your computer and if you can't do this because it wont let you try it in SAFE MODE.

To go to safe more press "F8" during start-up while at the splash menu. If this still does not work you me try the "Windows Malicious software Removal Tool". Which is free off of the Microsoft website.

To activate it...

1) Go to "Run"
2) Type "MRT"
3) Press OK (you may have to do this in safe mode if it does not work in normal mode)
4) Remember to always have the most up-to-date version.

Hope this helps!

   
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andy, on Sep 19, 2009 10:13:49 pm BST

I had the same problem trying to fix a friend's PC. I used combofix following the directions here:

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix­.

Follow them to the letter. It saved me a complete reformat and XP installation.

   
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noname, on Sep 20, 2009 5:41:48 pm BST
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Many of the problems related to explorer.exe in vista are linked to Google Desktop.. uninstall it, or put it on the minimize it to taskbar. I solved the problem this way. good luck

   
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