I'd agree that explorer is on every PC. But it might be calling that DLL
because of some installed application. Right clicking on the desktop is
often to set the display settings that's why I thought it might be a driver.
You could also try replacing the DLL in the system32 folder with the one
from the i386 folder. (perhaps backup the original first before replacing
it)
Neil
"Jeffrey Needle" <jeff.needle@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:op.uswvjgorftg7du@d9ns6561...
>I thought explorer.exe was on *every* computer, along with the specified
>dll file.
>
> On Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:34:13 -0400, neil <neilp67_@_hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>> If it's any help I don't have that file on my system. This might suggests
>> it's part of an installed application and not native to windows. Could
>> it be
>> something to do with your display driver if it errors only when you right
>> click in the desktop.
>> Neil
>>
>> "Jeffrey Needle" <jeff.needle@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:op.uswmwtouftg7du@d9ns6561...
>>> I hope this is the right place to ask this question.
>>>
>>> I'm having problems with Windows Explorer. It generally happens when I
>>> right-click on my desktop. The problem is that is error is sporadic --
>>> sometimes Windows works correctly, but many times it crashes.
>>>
>>> When the system crashes, I get an error message that the module in
>>> trouble
>>> is explorer.exe, and it references the mfc44.dll file.
>>>
>>> I've gone through my system and renamed the mfc44.dll's that exist on my
>>> system, keeping only the correctly named dll in \windows\system32. The
>>> version in c:\I386 would not allow the rename. This enabled me to see
>>> what would happen if Windows thought there was only the one copy of
>>> mfc44.dll on my system.
>>>
>>> This didn't help -- same problem.
>>>
>>> Any thoughts? Is there a repair tool available that I can use? My
>>> computer didn't come with a WinXP CD, so I don't have access to the
>>> repair
>>> tool on the CD.
>>>
>>> I'm on a Dell Desktop system, WinXP.
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>>
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>>
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Problem with explorer
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Re: Problem with explorer
In article <ofuIl.16718$8_3.9134@flpi147.ffdc.sbc.com>, trt@void.com
says...
> The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-PIRATE.blogspot.com/
> *WARNING* Do NOT follow any advice given by the people listed below.
> They do NOT have the expertise or knowledge to fix your issue. Do not waste
> your time.
>
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Re: Problem with explorer
Well, I've posted the contents of my HOST file. Looks pretty simple. I'm hoping the single line (other than comments) in the file) won't cause problems.
On Sat, 25 Apr 2009 10:20:43 -0400, The Real Truth [MS MVP] <trt@void.com> wrote:
> Don't be so gullible, open your host file using the method Randall gave
> you then reply back to Leythos the stalker and tell him what a stupid
> liar he his and why would he deliberately lie to you like that. You will
> just love his answer. When you are done visit this page to learn more
> about trolls http://pcbutts1.com/downloads/ngtrolls.htm
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On Sat, 25 Apr 2009 10:20:43 -0400, The Real Truth [MS MVP] <trt@void.com> wrote:
> Don't be so gullible, open your host file using the method Randall gave
> you then reply back to Leythos the stalker and tell him what a stupid
> liar he his and why would he deliberately lie to you like that. You will
> just love his answer. When you are done visit this page to learn more
> about trolls http://pcbutts1.com/downloads/ngtrolls.htm
>
>
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Re: Problem with explorer
Your host file is the standard default windows host file it has not been
modified and is not what is causing your issue. Leythos lied to you on
purpose to confuse you. As for your issue try re-registering that dll file.
Click start>run type in the run box regsvr32 mfc42.dll then press
enter.
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"Jeffrey Needle" <jeff.needle@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:op.usyckfa5ftg7du@d9ns6561...
> Well, I've posted the contents of my HOST file. Looks pretty simple. I'm
> hoping the single line (other than comments) in the file) won't cause
> problems.
>
> On Sat, 25 Apr 2009 10:20:43 -0400, The Real Truth [MS MVP] <trt@void.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Don't be so gullible, open your host file using the method Randall gave
>> you then reply back to Leythos the stalker and tell him what a stupid
>> liar he his and why would he deliberately lie to you like that. You will
>> just love his answer. When you are done visit this page to learn more
>> about trolls http://pcbutts1.com/downloads/ngtrolls.htm
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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modified and is not what is causing your issue. Leythos lied to you on
purpose to confuse you. As for your issue try re-registering that dll file.
Click start>run type in the run box regsvr32 mfc42.dll then press
enter.
--
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*WARNING* Do NOT follow any advice given by the people listed below.
They do NOT have the expertise or knowledge to fix your issue. Do not waste
your time.
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"Jeffrey Needle" <jeff.needle@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:op.usyckfa5ftg7du@d9ns6561...
> Well, I've posted the contents of my HOST file. Looks pretty simple. I'm
> hoping the single line (other than comments) in the file) won't cause
> problems.
>
> On Sat, 25 Apr 2009 10:20:43 -0400, The Real Truth [MS MVP] <trt@void.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Don't be so gullible, open your host file using the method Randall gave
>> you then reply back to Leythos the stalker and tell him what a stupid
>> liar he his and why would he deliberately lie to you like that. You will
>> just love his answer. When you are done visit this page to learn more
>> about trolls http://pcbutts1.com/downloads/ngtrolls.htm
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
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Re: Problem with explorer
I'm really confused. There are thousands of Google references to the dll, and the Microsoft site tells us that it is installed whenever an app uses C++.
On Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:54:46 -0400, Gerry <gerry@nospam.com> wrote:
> Jeffrey
>
> This mfc44.dll doesn't exist on my computer and a search in Google
> suggests
> you are possibly the only user who has it! This suggests malware.
>
> What are the properties of the file in the system 32 folder? Place the
> cursor on the file in Windows Explorer and select File, Properties,
> Version
> tab.
>
> Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
> 1.32 -freeware (if you upgrade you pay).
> http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-An ... 04572.html
>
> Run Malwarebytes' in safe mode and turn off your current anti-virus
> before you do to avoid a conflict. Disregard the invitation on the web
> site regarding the Registry Optimiser -a Registry Optimiser is not a
> helpful utility.
>
>
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On Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:54:46 -0400, Gerry <gerry@nospam.com> wrote:
> Jeffrey
>
> This mfc44.dll doesn't exist on my computer and a search in Google
> suggests
> you are possibly the only user who has it! This suggests malware.
>
> What are the properties of the file in the system 32 folder? Place the
> cursor on the file in Windows Explorer and select File, Properties,
> Version
> tab.
>
> Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
> 1.32 -freeware (if you upgrade you pay).
> http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-An ... 04572.html
>
> Run Malwarebytes' in safe mode and turn off your current anti-virus
> before you do to avoid a conflict. Disregard the invitation on the web
> site regarding the Registry Optimiser -a Registry Optimiser is not a
> helpful utility.
>
>
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Re: Problem with explorer
I'm a complete idiot. The file is mfc42.dll, not mfc44.dll. My apologies. I know this has created some confusion. I really need to get more sleep...
On Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:54:46 -0400, Gerry <gerry@nospam.com> wrote:
> Jeffrey
>
> This mfc44.dll doesn't exist on my computer and a search in Google
> suggests
> you are possibly the only user who has it! This suggests malware.
>
> What are the properties of the file in the system 32 folder? Place the
> cursor on the file in Windows Explorer and select File, Properties,
> Version
> tab.
>
> Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
> 1.32 -freeware (if you upgrade you pay).
> http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-An ... 04572.html
>
> Run Malwarebytes' in safe mode and turn off your current anti-virus
> before you do to avoid a conflict. Disregard the invitation on the web
> site regarding the Registry Optimiser -a Registry Optimiser is not a
> helpful utility.
>
>
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On Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:54:46 -0400, Gerry <gerry@nospam.com> wrote:
> Jeffrey
>
> This mfc44.dll doesn't exist on my computer and a search in Google
> suggests
> you are possibly the only user who has it! This suggests malware.
>
> What are the properties of the file in the system 32 folder? Place the
> cursor on the file in Windows Explorer and select File, Properties,
> Version
> tab.
>
> Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
> 1.32 -freeware (if you upgrade you pay).
> http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-An ... 04572.html
>
> Run Malwarebytes' in safe mode and turn off your current anti-virus
> before you do to avoid a conflict. Disregard the invitation on the web
> site regarding the Registry Optimiser -a Registry Optimiser is not a
> helpful utility.
>
>
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Re: Problem with explorer
Thanks. I'll try these options. I'll have to get a CD from a friend -- my Dell Desktop didn't come with an XP CD.
On Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:17:57 -0400, db <email@server.ext> wrote:
> ok then.
>
> I haven't read the other
> suggestions but
> since safe mode is
> also crashing the
> explorer then
>
> you might try to
> do a "repair install"
> with a win cd before
> considering issues
> pertaining to hardware.
>
> if you only have an sp2
> win cd but the pc is
> updated to sp3,
>
> then uninstall sp3 via
> add/remove programs.
>
> perhaps, you might want
> to see if uninstalling sp3
> resolved the issue.
>
> if not, then proceed with
> the "repair install".
>
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On Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:17:57 -0400, db <email@server.ext> wrote:
> ok then.
>
> I haven't read the other
> suggestions but
> since safe mode is
> also crashing the
> explorer then
>
> you might try to
> do a "repair install"
> with a win cd before
> considering issues
> pertaining to hardware.
>
> if you only have an sp2
> win cd but the pc is
> updated to sp3,
>
> then uninstall sp3 via
> add/remove programs.
>
> perhaps, you might want
> to see if uninstalling sp3
> resolved the issue.
>
> if not, then proceed with
> the "repair install".
>
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Re: Problem with explorer
On Sat, 25 Apr 2009 13:06:03 -0400, "Jeffrey Needle"
<jeff.needle@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> It doesn't matter what browser you use, the HOSTS file is always in
>> the same place:
>>
>> C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\
>>
>> Open it with Notepad.
>
>Not much there, just a few comments and a single entry:
>
># Copyright (c) 1993-1999 Microsoft Corp.
>#
># This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
>#
># This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
># entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should
># be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name.
># The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
># space.
>#
># Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
># lines or following the machine name denoted by a '#' symbol.
>#
># For example:
>#
># 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server
># 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host
>
>127.0.0.1 localhost
>
>Do you reckon I'm safe? Thanks.
Yep.
Your hosts file is not the source of your problem.
<jeff.needle@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> It doesn't matter what browser you use, the HOSTS file is always in
>> the same place:
>>
>> C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\
>>
>> Open it with Notepad.
>
>Not much there, just a few comments and a single entry:
>
># Copyright (c) 1993-1999 Microsoft Corp.
>#
># This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
>#
># This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
># entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should
># be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name.
># The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
># space.
>#
># Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
># lines or following the machine name denoted by a '#' symbol.
>#
># For example:
>#
># 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server
># 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host
>
>127.0.0.1 localhost
>
>Do you reckon I'm safe? Thanks.
Yep.
Your hosts file is not the source of your problem.
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Re: Problem with explorer
On Sat, 25 Apr 2009 13:08:29 -0400, "Jeffrey Needle"
<jeff.needle@gmail.com> wrote:
>Well, I've posted the contents of my HOST file. Looks pretty simple. I'm hoping the single line (other than comments) in the file) won't cause problems.
>
>On Sat, 25 Apr 2009 10:20:43 -0400, The Real Truth [MS MVP] <trt@void.com> wrote:
[snip]
Ignore "The Real Truth". The person using that moniker is
untrustworthy at best, a crook at worst... and is NOT an "MVP".
<jeff.needle@gmail.com> wrote:
>Well, I've posted the contents of my HOST file. Looks pretty simple. I'm hoping the single line (other than comments) in the file) won't cause problems.
>
>On Sat, 25 Apr 2009 10:20:43 -0400, The Real Truth [MS MVP] <trt@void.com> wrote:
[snip]
Ignore "The Real Truth". The person using that moniker is
untrustworthy at best, a crook at worst... and is NOT an "MVP".
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Re: Problem with explorer
WOW yet another troll emerges who knows not what he is talking about. You
probably believed Leythos which is why you told him how to get to his hosts
file. Now you are SHOCKED that it was not modified so instead of accepting
the truth you start posting stupid lies like all the other trolls.
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*WARNING* Do NOT follow any advice given by the people listed below.
They do NOT have the expertise or knowledge to fix your issue. Do not waste
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"Randall Flagg" <randallflagg@walkindude.invalid> wrote in message
news:mtq6v4d9er4k0ubhbfg8c47ifc2icfrdr2@4ax.com...
> On Sat, 25 Apr 2009 13:08:29 -0400, "Jeffrey Needle"
> <jeff.needle@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>Well, I've posted the contents of my HOST file. Looks pretty simple. I'm
>>hoping the single line (other than comments) in the file) won't cause
>>problems.
>>
>>On Sat, 25 Apr 2009 10:20:43 -0400, The Real Truth [MS MVP] <trt@void.com>
>>wrote:
>
> [snip]
>
> Ignore "The Real Truth". The person using that moniker is
> untrustworthy at best, a crook at worst... and is NOT an "MVP".
probably believed Leythos which is why you told him how to get to his hosts
file. Now you are SHOCKED that it was not modified so instead of accepting
the truth you start posting stupid lies like all the other trolls.
--
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*WARNING* Do NOT follow any advice given by the people listed below.
They do NOT have the expertise or knowledge to fix your issue. Do not waste
your time.
David H Lipman, Malke, PA Bear, Beauregard T. Shagnasty, Leythos.
"Randall Flagg" <randallflagg@walkindude.invalid> wrote in message
news:mtq6v4d9er4k0ubhbfg8c47ifc2icfrdr2@4ax.com...
> On Sat, 25 Apr 2009 13:08:29 -0400, "Jeffrey Needle"
> <jeff.needle@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>Well, I've posted the contents of my HOST file. Looks pretty simple. I'm
>>hoping the single line (other than comments) in the file) won't cause
>>problems.
>>
>>On Sat, 25 Apr 2009 10:20:43 -0400, The Real Truth [MS MVP] <trt@void.com>
>>wrote:
>
> [snip]
>
> Ignore "The Real Truth". The person using that moniker is
> untrustworthy at best, a crook at worst... and is NOT an "MVP".
Re: Problem with explorer
In article <%_EIl.28435$YU2.17267@nlpi066.nbdc.sbc.com>, trt@void.com
says...
> Don't be so gullible, open your host file using the method Randall gave you
> then reply back to Leythos
>
And yet you've confirmed many times that your pirated and modified tools
will add entries to the users host file, blocking access to reputable
and quality anti-malware sites. YOU admitted this several times when you
were exposed.
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spam999free@rrohio.com (remove 999 for proper email address)
says...
> Don't be so gullible, open your host file using the method Randall gave you
> then reply back to Leythos
>
And yet you've confirmed many times that your pirated and modified tools
will add entries to the users host file, blocking access to reputable
and quality anti-malware sites. YOU admitted this several times when you
were exposed.
--
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Re: Problem with explorer
In article <a7IIl.30864$ZP4.24279@nlpi067.nbdc.sbc.com>, trt@void.com
says...
>
> Your host file is the standard default windows host file it has not been
> modified and is not what is causing your issue. Leythos lied to you on
> purpose to confuse you. As for your issue try re-registering that dll file.
I didn't like, I told you want PCBUTTS himself has said and done - some
of his pirated files will modify the HOST file on your computer and it
will block access to some sites - Chris, you've said this yourself, many
times.
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says...
>
> Your host file is the standard default windows host file it has not been
> modified and is not what is causing your issue. Leythos lied to you on
> purpose to confuse you. As for your issue try re-registering that dll file.
I didn't like, I told you want PCBUTTS himself has said and done - some
of his pirated files will modify the HOST file on your computer and it
will block access to some sites - Chris, you've said this yourself, many
times.
--
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Re: Problem with explorer
In article <op.usycgdb2ftg7du@d9ns6561>, jeff.needle@gmail.com says...
> # For example:
> #
> # 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server
> # 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host
>
> 127.0.0.1 localhost
>
> Do you reckon I'm safe? Thanks.
>
Yep, looks like you didn't download and run the one that does it. He has
stated, many times, that he blocks access to several quality anti-
malware sites.
--
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> # For example:
> #
> # 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server
> # 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host
>
> 127.0.0.1 localhost
>
> Do you reckon I'm safe? Thanks.
>
Yep, looks like you didn't download and run the one that does it. He has
stated, many times, that he blocks access to several quality anti-
malware sites.
--
- Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum.
- Calling an illegal alien an "undocumented worker" is like calling a
drug dealer an "unlicensed pharmacist"
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