qubit_XPc
18/10/05 11:59:38 AM
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Yeah well, for some reason explorer.exe is not loading properly when I log on. It says it's there, under processes, but there is no GUI...?
Can I copy the explorer.exe file from a friends HDD and overwrite my screwed one? Or will this just make shit smell worse? -----
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Lambo
18/10/05 12:01:42 PM
Hero
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You could try it, but I doubt that it will resolve the problem.
Alternatively try ALT-CTRL-DEL and File-> new task and type 'explorer'
See if it comes up.
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qubit_XPc
18/10/05 12:06:56 PM
Serf
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I haven't tyried that, but I don't think it will open. No files or programs open. I can only use Task Manager and CLI, but CLI will not open anything.
Can I repair my explorer.exe file in the Repair Console by booting from the Windows Setup Disk? -----
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AIMBOT
18/10/05 12:33:50 PM
Champion
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It might be a start to run windows repair, but be warned that it will also replace any system files that you've changed. Like me, I've done some stuff with a lot of my system files which I didn't do /Taps nose
IF you're running XP/NT, then open up regedit and navigate to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
SOFTWARE
MICROSOFT
Windows NT
CurrentVersion
Winlogon
And make sure that the Shell Key only says "Explorer.exe"
I'm not sure if this will help, but I have had problems where this went missing.
Edited by AIMBOT: 18/10/2005 12:35:35 PM -----
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localhost
18/10/05 02:31:14 PM
Titan
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provided he can get into regedit aimbot
i suggest
plug the drive into your mates pc as the slave but make sure he has updated his antivirus 1st
let your mates operating system boot it not yours
then copy any data you havent backed up.
you can`t get it back by copying it from a mates pc cos his explorer would be in use. your best off getting it from the CD.
you can also try the repair that should also work but the last time(s) i did things like that at work (for pcs were formatting wasnt really and option) its always been a bit flakey and there is a good chance windows will be a bit touch and go as some other files need to be configured on a per pc basis
(like boot.ini for e.g)
cos i am thinking if explorer is being gay at the moment i am thinking other files will also be gay
if that doesnt work
then format and reinstall
at least you will have a backup of your data
sorry dude but explorer and other files are is pretty important.
you`ll save time and lots of fucking around
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glitch
18/10/05 03:57:22 PM
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sorry i know this is not really helpful but i have to say it....
http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/central.html
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tantryl
18/10/05 05:10:22 PM
Hero
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I've seen this problem a couple of times.
Generally it is a dummy Explorer.exe.
Instead of being in the normal C:\Windows it places itself in the C:\Windows\System32 location. Both are "path" directories so when windows goes to load explorer it doesn't bother specifying C:\windows. So the dummy one in C:\windows\system32 gets preference.
Check you don't have an extra explorer.exe in other "path" directories like c:\windows\system32. -----
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AIMBOT
18/10/05 07:27:03 PM
Champion
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Please spyder, make it stop.
EDIT: He should be able to open regedit if he can bring up taskmanager.
Edited by AIMBOT: 18/10/2005 7:28:16 PM -----
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bnew
18/10/05 09:42:47 PM
Champion
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Quote by glitch
sorry i know this is not really helpful but i have to say it....
http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/central.html
regards
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Umm...yeah, not helpful
Can you use the task manager to open a command prompt? If you can (and you have your windows cd handy) try typing:
that *may* help, as it will check all the windows system files and replace the ones it can't find/have been modified.
Failing that, backing up data and a format would be the best option, as was mentioned -----
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aliali
18/10/05 10:31:21 PM
Titan
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Have you tried safe mode yet? -----
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