Fix error Windows can't find explorer.exe

[matthewforu]

Troubleshooting Steps

press Ctrl + Shift + Esc

then file new task, type regedit

then go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image Execution Options\

in this list there will be a entry explorer.exe right click on it and export it. then on the right hand side delete the "debugger" key.

Becareful regedit is dangerious if you aren't paying attention, always backup keys before you play with them.
2- Run Once

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Create a .reg file or edit it directly.
CAUTION: Before making any changes to the Windows XP Registry, please backup your Windows XP

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main]

"RunOnceHasShown"=dword:00000001

"RunOnceComplete"=dword:00000001

[ThoMas321]

Thanks for the information

[Modifier]

hi there.......

Try to run AUTORUN from SYSINTERNALS
There will be an entry:

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution
Option

+ explorer.exe File not found: C:\WINDOWS\System32\grpmnt.exe

Delete it and then fixed the registry entry that was previously changed and
hopefully it will works now.

or else visit this site for more assistance:

microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support

[yoellax]

Hi there,

hopefully someone is still looking at this thread...

I'm having the same issue with my notebook running XP. After booting, blank screen. I can bring up task manager, but I CANNOT bring up regedit or a command window. If I type in "c:\windows\regedit.exe" nothing happens. Same if I type in "cmd". The only thing I was able to bring up was "msconfig".

I've tried running windows in safe mode, but that didn't help.

Can someone please help?

Thanks so much!!