One could also disable the program from the task manager. Folder C:/windows houses this program. Since the program is a Microsoft product, it is associated with viruses, worms, Trojans, malware as well as adware. This is attributed to the fact that virus authors write programs that mimic it to infect systems.

There are viruses bearing the same name or close variations of the same therefore, one should take care when downloading any file from the web. The objective of explorer.exe is the management of Windows graphical shell. It also manages the start menu, desktop, file manager as well as task bar. The program also enhances a stable, secure and smooth running of the system and one should not terminate its running.

Explorer.exe is classified as a Trojan and therefore increases chances of system attack by viruses and worms as well as other Trojans. This enables computer hackers to retrieve passwords, pin numbers, personal data as well as Internet banking data. It poses a great threat to the security of one’s system. One way of determining the programs authenticity is by checking its running location. A genuine explorer.exe runs from Folder C:/windows while viruses and corrupt programs are located in subfolders in drive C.

To determine the type of program present, one should run a registry scan. The registry scan also checks for errors and corrupted programs. One should also run a performance scan to boost and optimize the memory, central processing unit as well as the Internet setting of the system. When Windows is idle, the program uses most of the central processing unit cycles. This results in the degradation of the system’s performance. One way of checking central processing unit cycles is by right clicking a blank area within the task bar. On the task manager, one clicks the processing tab to view CPU cycles engaged by this program.

When many CPU cycles are utilized, this shows that the program has errors. To correct this problem, one needs to run the latest service pack. This reinstalls and repairs faulty and missing files within the operating system. In addition, it optimizes and rejuvenates the system. Missing drivers also cause errors within the system. To check for this, one needs to run a driver scan to list all missing and faulty or corrupt drivers.