What is EXPLORASI.EXE

Hi folks,
Everytime I start windows (XP) I get an error messege that says "windows
could not find Explorasi.exe" . I click OK to proceed and there after
everything seem to run as desired. Computer Associate's AV does not find
anything wrong nor does Windows Defender. From the net I understand Explorasi
is a kinda worm or something; but it seem to be doing no harm. I just wanna
get rid of irritating start up message. Any clue?
Thanks for reply!

"Dillydally" <Dillydally@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C7C83409-A3DF-440E-A8EB-CF4E6469909C@microsoft.com...
> Hi folks,
> Everytime I start windows (XP) I get an error messege that says "windows
> could not find Explorasi.exe" . I click OK to proceed and there after
> everything seem to run as desired. Computer Associate's AV does not find
> anything wrong nor does Windows Defender. From the net I understand
> Explorasi
> is a kinda worm or something; but it seem to be doing no harm. I just
> wanna
> get rid of irritating start up message. Any clue?
> Thanks for reply!

Try a more thorough malware search. Help with malware:
All MS-MVP Sites.
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/darnit.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

So How Did I Get Infected Anyway?
For quite a few people it's by installing Messenger Plus, whose ads for
malware don't identify the malware as such and try to convince you that you
owe it to the author. See also:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=27971
Don't ever do a "default" install of anything. Always choose Custom and see
what else is being carried along. Don't install any extras you're not sure
of.

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM
http://www.fjsmjs.com
Answer in newsgroup. Don't expect an answer to email.

From: "Dillydally" <Dillydally@discussions.microsoft.com>

| Hi folks,
| Everytime I start windows (XP) I get an error messege that says "windows
| could not find Explorasi.exe" . I click OK to proceed and there after
| everything seem to run as desired. Computer Associate's AV does not find
| anything wrong nor does Windows Defender. From the net I understand Explorasi
| is a kinda worm or something; but it seem to be doing no harm. I just wanna
| get rid of irritating start up message. Any clue?
| Thanks for reply!

One of those applications removed the file but left the Startup "pointer" and thus it gives
and error it can't be found.

Run; MSCONFIG.EXE

Find the startup tab.

Go through the list and find the line item that loads; Explorasi.exe
Uncheck the box for that linme and reboot the PC.

I also suggest the following...

If you are using any version of Sun Java that is prior to JRE Version 6.0,
then you are strongly urged to remove any/all versions.
There are numerous vulnerabilities in them and they are actively being exploited.

It is highly suggested that you update to the latest version which is Sun Java JRE/JSE
Version 6.0

Simple check, look under...
C:\Program Files\Java

The only folder under that folder should be the latest version.

Such as...
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0

http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

FYI:
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/docum...=1-26-102557-1
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/docum...=1-26-102622-1
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/docum...=1-26-102648-1
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/docum...=1-26-102729-1
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/docum...=1-26-102732-1
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/docum...=1-26-102760-1

For non-viral malware...

Please download, install and update the following software...

* Ad-aware SE v1.06
http://www.lavasoft.de/
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
http://www.lavasoft.de/ms/index.htm

* SpyBot Search and Destroy v1.4
http://security.kolla.de/
http://www.safer-networking.org/microsoft.en.html

* SuperAntiSpyware
http://www.superantispyware.com/supe...freevspro.html

After the software is updated, I suggest scanning the system in Safe Mode.

I also suggest downloading, installing and updating BHODemon for any Browser Helper Objects
that may be on the PC.

* BHODemon

http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloadge...4332b4b8b8442d

For viral malware...

* Download MULTI_AV.EXE from the URL --
http://www.ik-cs.com/programs/virtools/Multi_AV.exe

To use this utility, perform the following...
Execute; Multi_AV.exe { Note: You must use the default folder C:\AV-CLS }
Choose; Unzip
Choose; Close

Execute; C:\AV-CLS\StartMenu.BAT
{ or Double-click on 'Start Menu' in C:\AV-CLS }

NOTE: You may have to disable your software FireWall or allow WGET.EXE to go through your
FireWall to allow it to download the needed AV vendor related files.

C:\AV-CLS\StartMenu.BAT -- { or Double-click on 'Start Menu' in C:\AV-CLS}
This will bring up the initial menu of choices and should be executed in Normal Mode.
This way all the components can be downloaded from each AV vendor's web site.
The choices are; Sophos, Trend, McAfee, Kaspersky, Exit this menu and Reboot the PC.

You can choose to go to each menu item and just download the needed files or you can
download the files and perform a scan in Normal Mode. Once you have downloaded the files
needed for each scanner you want to use, you should reboot the PC into Safe Mode [F8 key
during boot] and re-run the menu again and choose which scanner you want to run in Safe
Mode. It is suggested to run the scanners in both Safe Mode and Normal Mode.

When the menu is displayed hitting 'H' or 'h' will bring up a more comprehensive PDF help
file. http://www.ik-cs.com/multi-av.htm

Additional Instructions:
http://pcdid.com/Multi_AV.htm

* * * Please report back your results * * *

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm