BleepingComputer.com: explorer.exe functions

I had a malware and I removed it.. my explorer.exe file was gone so I replaced it using "sfc /scannow" But now when I click on shortcuts the wrong thing happens.. IE: My Computer opens computer management, the only way to view the file system is manual like the old dos days but programs open containing folders just fine, If I click on a folder VLC player opens and plays the first file in the folder. Is there a way to get windows to remember how to access the file system.. regedit ect...

What malware...and how can you be certain that you removed all traces from your system?

FWIW: IMO, users seldom have one malware item on their system. A look at the scan results from any malware tool will probably back up my assertion.

Louis

it was the fake MS sec essentials malware.. mbam and superspyware says its gone Its the first infection i have had in over 2 years, just wondering if there is a fix or would I have to do a repair install, a clean install is out of the question I will move to win 7 before I reinstall xp

If you ran sfc /scannow properly...there's probably little that would be changed by a repair install of XP.

You might try the Doug Knox suggestion, http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/, scroll down to XP Easy File.

You also might try running the chkdsk /r command.

Louis

This post has been edited by hamluis: 20 October 2010 - 08:38 AM

I have done all the check disk commands that is basic computer trouble shooting and your link is 404

Fixed link, thanks .

Louis

I found a reg edit script that somebody made all problems are fixed I knew I would figure it out on my own

Glad you resolved it...mind sharing the source of your resolution?

Louis