Problem w\ Explorer.exe

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Winodws xP sp2

I had alot of spy-ware on a computer and ran MS Spy-ware removal tool and
now my Explorer.exe will not come up, no desktop no icons on noting. I can
press crtl->Alt->delete and bring up task manager, that is it.

I have ran sfc/scanow
Reinstalled and repair Winodws
 
Once you have Task Manager open, go to File, New Task and enter REGEDIT.EXE Go to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

Look in the right pane for the Shell value. It should read "Explorer.exe", without the quotes. If it doesn't, double click the Shell value and modify it so that it's correct.
 
I look the shell value and it is OK

Doug Knox MS-MVP said:
Once you have Task Manager open, go to File, New Task and enter REGEDIT.EXE Go to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

Look in the right pane for the Shell value. It should read "Explorer.exe", without the quotes. If it doesn't, double click the Shell value and modify it so that it's correct.
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I tried running both files and noting happen

Doug Knox MS-MVP said:
Run Internet Explorer from Task Manager (File, New Task). It should be in C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe. Download these two fixes.

Restore Taskbar and Start Menu
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/nodesktop.reg

Restore Desktop Icons and Taskbar
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/xp_taskbar_desktop_fixall.vbs

Also, ensure your antivirus software is up to date and rescan your system, preferably from Safe Mode.
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Is your antivirus software up to date? Have you tried scanning your system in Safe Mode?
 
I ran the following anti-virus programs ( please note not all at the same
time)
McAfee Command Line Scanner Utility
Stinger
Trend Mico Sysclean Utility
they all came up with trojans but no virus.
 
A rose by any other name................... You need to ensure that your system is clean of all malware, whether it be a virus, trojan, spyware or other harmful variation.
 
Thanks for you help, I guest it is to late fo me, I will slave the drive and
transfer the data. I guest there is noting else I can do .

Guy Stewart
 
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