01-28-2009
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Re: Windows cannot find C:\program files\internet Explorer\iexplor
Please post a link to your thread in AumHa Forums, Terry.
Terry wrote:
> I Cannot open (find iexplorer.exe). I posted at Tech Net community
> received
> instructions for PA Bear to try Hijackware and have posted the log at
> aumha.org.
>
> I ran several malware and anti sypware apps they found two. those were
> deleted. Ran two anti virus apps Symantec and CA found only one trojan and
> deleted.
>
> Still can not open iexplorer. Ran MS malwareremover was clean. Instaled
> defender from a pan drive it download updates and ran (clean), I still
> cannot open IE. I un installed IE and it's updates, re installed still no
> luck.
>
> I need more help, thanks
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Chances are that you're seeing the affects of a hijackware infection (cf.
>> http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=37919).
>>
>> 1. See if you can download/run the MSRT manually:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/security/ma...e/default.mspx
>>
>> 2. Run this online scan (in safe mode w/networking, if need be):
>> http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm
>>
>> 3. Run additional checks for hijackware, including posting your
>> hijackthis
>> log to an appropriate forum.
>>
>> Checking for/Help with Hijackware
>> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
>> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>> http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
>> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
>> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
>> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
>> http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
>> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
>>
>> When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
>> (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use
>> (in conjuction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix
>> anything on its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any
>> hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
>> http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0,
>> http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
>> http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or another appropriate forum for
>> review by an expert in such matters, not here.**
>>
>> If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting
>> this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
>> independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>> Terry wrote:
>>> I tried to open IE and receive this error: Windows cannot find
>>> C:\program
>>> files\internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
>>>
>>> I tried to do a restore but could not be done. I tried to uninstall IE
>>> and
>>> re install did not help.
>>>
>>> Can anyone tell me what went wrong and how to repair?
>>> Thanks
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