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What is "lexplore" - 4/10/2004 3:41:59 PM   
*Lava*


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I've been having some problems with my internet explorer recently. When I check to see what programs my computer is running I ran into a program called "lexplore." I did a search of my PC for the program and also a virus check but came up empty handed.

Anybody have any ideas what this is?

Ray (alias Lava)

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RE: What is "lexplore" - 4/10/2004 5:07:18 PM   
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Hmm.. appears to be a trojan of some sort, probably spyware. Anybody have any experience with this or recommendations.

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RE: What is "lexplore" - 4/10/2004 6:56:11 PM   
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Status: offline 		This one, I'm afraid, can be something of a bugger. The good news is that it's a very well known problem, so there are answers.

It's caused by corruption of Internet Explorer files, but there are a multitude of different causes (including assorted trojans and spyware), and a multitude of different errors.

First up, download and run Spybot S&D, to clear out all the crap. It's a super program, well worth running every week or so. You won't believe how much unwanted rubbish can accumulate on your comp.

If that doesn't work, do a google search on "lexplore". You'll find lots of problems, and answers. You just need to find the one that corresponds to your error. There will hopefully be a quick solution, but sometimes a re-install of IE, or even of the whole system may be required.

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RE: What is "lexplore" - 4/10/2004 9:45:22 PM   
*Lava*


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Thanks for responding.

In my case I had 2 files placed into my puter: precontrol.exe and winrar.exe

My symptoms are a laggy explorer and sometimes a freeze of my computer. I get no error messages. I did goggle around and it seems most people usually get errors associated with the worm. Messing around a bit, I found I can simply eliminate precontrol.exe with no effect to my system. Winrar.exe, which I understand not only is a compression program but also modifies Explorer files, is another matter. Explorer will not function at all without the file. My research indicates that a reinstall of IE should fix the problem.

Being self taught, and not very bright, I must admit I have never reinstalled IE before. I have IE6 saved away in a folder. I'm afraid that if I eliminate IE from my computer and then try to reinstall what I may find out is that the IE6 exe that I have is merely an upgrade and therefore won't work. (I'm I sounding stupid here?) Shouldn't I also be able to reinstall IE from my windows 98SE disc? Dunno.. I'm a little hesitant.

As for Spybot, thanks for the recommendation. I have looked over their site but unsure if it would correct the problem. However, it sounds like it is "generally" a nice little utility to use to clean things up.

Thanks again for your response.

Ray (alias Lava)

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RE: What is "lexplore" - 4/10/2004 11:22:15 PM   
Firefly

 

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Status: offline 		Iexplore is the internal name of Internet Explorer.

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RE: What is "lexplore" - 4/12/2004 2:02:47 PM   
Marc von Martial


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Status: offline 		Okay, first of it it a capital "i" at the beginning or a capital "l" in the word "lexplore". sometimes that hard to make out in the task manager.

if it´s clearly with an capital "l" then check this here, you have sucessfully installed the SODABOT virus

http://www.windowsstartup.com/wso/browse.php?l=12&start=75&end=100

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.hllw.sodabot.html


People, get a decent virus scanner and firewall ! It´s sad how often one has to mention this.

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RE: What is "lexplore" - 4/12/2004 2:58:01 PM   
Grouchy


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Status: offline 		Go to http://aumha.org/a/noads.htm (the page will screen for Adware, Spyware, Scumware, Diallers, Jackers
and other unsolicited commercial software in your browser)

And please download and install Ad-aware and spybot. After that follow Marc his tips

< Message edited by Grouchy -- 4/12/2004 1:53:34 PM >

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