Windows cannot find C:\program files\internet Explorer\iexplore.ex

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

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

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
>
>

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

Not sure what you mean. I did post a question at AumHa with a copy of the log
about 1:50 pm today. if that is what you mean.

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> 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
>
>

Link to your thread: http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=38248

Terry wrote:
> Not sure what you mean. I did post a question at AumHa with a copy of the
> log about 1:50 pm today. if that is what you mean.
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>> 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