explorer.exe
| Process
File: |
explorer.exe |
| Process
Name: |
Microsoft Windows Explorer |
| Description: |
explorer.exe is the Windows Program Manager or Windows Explorer. It manages the Windows Graphical Shell including the Start menu, taskbar, desktop, and File Manager. By removing this process the graphical interface for Windows will disappear.
Note: explorer.exe is also registered as a process which is the w32.Codered, BKDR_ZAPCHAST.BB and the w32.mydoom.b@mm viruses. These viruses are distributed via the Internet through e-mail and peer-to-peer networking. The worms have their own SMTP engine which means it gathers E-mails from your local computer and re-distributes itself. In worst cases these worms can allow attackers to access your computer, stealing passwords and personal data. It is a registered security risk and should be removed immediately.
Determining whether this process is a virus or a Windows process depends on the directory location it executes or runs from in WinTasks. |
| Recommendation: |
Should not be disabled, required for essential applications to work properly. |
| Author: |
Microsoft Corp. |
| Part
of: |
Microsoft Windows Operating System |
| Security
Risk (0-5): |
0 ( Secure
Now ) |
| Spyware: |
No ( Free
Scan ) |
| Adware |
No ( Free
Scan ) |
| Virus: |
No ( Virus
Scan ) |
| Trojan: |
No ( Trojan
Scan ) |
| Memory
Usage : |
N/A ( Free
Up Memory ) |
| System
Process: |
Yes |
| Application: |
No |
| Background
Process: |
No |
| Uses
Network: |
Yes |
| Uses
Internet: |
No |
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