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Explorer.exe

Windows Explorer

 
     
  Description  
     
 
icon   Explorer.exe is responsible for the the desktop, taskbar, etc. It also is run like an application to bring up the Explorer application to view and change the contents of various media devices such as hard drives, DVD/CD media and flash drives. With Explorer, folders and files can moved, copied, renamed or deleted.

Depending on the version, additional features include handling network drives, sharing, file search, and burning CDs and DVDs.

Explorer.exe is a 32-bit executable for a graphics UI style application.
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  Key Facts from within File  
     
 
key facts   These are the direct values are extracted from the file. These are defined by the original developer. Some items may be unspecified, mistyped or out of date.
     
File description
  Windows Explorer
 
File Version
  6.00.2800.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920)
 
Application
  Microsoft Windows Operating System
 
App version
  6.00.2800.1106
 
Type
  32-bit
 
Publisher
  Microsoft Corporation
 
Copyright
  (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
   
  File System and OS Information  
     
 
File system  
  C:\Windows

The windows directory stores its system files and utilities in this directory (often referred to as the %System% directory).

     
Date Modified
  29-Aug-2002 3:41 am
 
Date Created
  02-May-2009 5:47 pm
 
Size
  981 KB  (1,004,032 Bytes)
 
Captured from
  Core without updates
 
OS at capture
  Windows XP (SP1), Build 2600, 32-bit edition
 
 
   
  Security Validation  
     
 
security   The two security hashes for Explorer.exe were created from the original file. The security hash is created by scanning all bytes within the file. Identical files should have the same hashes. SHA1 is considered the more secure than the older MD5 hash.
     
MD5
  A82B28BFC2E4455FE43022A498C0EF0A
 
SHA1
  1F0FEDF5AFB05165622EAF5A3EB2A51108B8FC52
     
  Requires  
     
 
required   The following files are required when running this program. These may call other files, and there can be additional required files not in this list.

           
  import Advapi32.dll   import Oleaut32.dll
  import Browseui.dll   import Shdocvw.dll
  import Gdi32.dll   import Shell32.dll
  import Kernel32.dll   import Shlwapi.dll
  import Msvcrt.dll   import User32.dll
  import Ntdll.dll   import UxTheme.dll
  import Ole32.dll  
 
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  Additional Analysis  
     
 
notes  
  • Explorer.exe requires a C++ library, and was likely written in Micorsoft Visual C++. It was likely built using Visual Studio 2003.
  • Explorer.exe is a PE style file.
  • This program does not appear to be internally referenced by any other file.
   
  Internal Resource Counts  
     
 
notes   Resources are read-only content stored within the file. It is mostly used to hold graphics, strings, menus and dialog templates, although other types are occasionally used. See our section on Resources Help for more details.

  Strings and Messages22   Icons (Single)113  
  Dialog Templates0   Icons (Grouped)18  
  Menus5   Icons (Animated)0  
  HTML Documents0   Cursors (Single)0  
  Accelerators1   Cursors (Grouped)0  
  Manifests1   Cursors (Animated)0  
  Fonts0   Bitmaps32  
 
   
  Icons Inside File  
     
 
notes   The single image below shows the Group Icon resources extracted from the file.

  icons
 
     
   
  Text Inside File  
     
 
notes   View the text string resources. Some filtering was done to remove non-standard characters and to limit the length strings. Strings embedded in code are not shown.
  
1Opens the My Documents folder, where you can store letters, reports, notes, and other kinds of documents.
Displays recently opened documents and folders.
Opens the My Music folder, where you can store music and other audio files.
Opens the My Pictures folder, where you can store digital photos, images, and graphics files.
2Gives access to, and information about, the disk drives, cameras, scanners, and other hardware connected to your computer.
Gives access to, and information about, folders and files on other computers.
Connects to other computers, networks, and the Internet.
Provides options for you to customize the appearance and functionality of your computer, add or remove programs, and set up network connections and user accounts.
3Windows Explorer
Start Menu
4There is not enough memory to complete this operation.
Unable to run command. • The folder '%1' has been removed.
My Computer or Windows Explorer has not been properly initialized yet. Try again later.
5There was an internal error and one of the windows you were using has been closed.
Restrictions
This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator.
6Notification Area
Running Applications
7Windows was unable to change the display settings for the new configuration. Return the computer to the previous state, shut down Windows, and restart the computer in the desired configuration.
There may be a problem with your display settings if you continue. To safely change to a new configuration, you should shut down Windows and restart the computer in the desired configuration. Do you want to continue anyway?
8A toolbar is already hidden on this side of your screen. • You can have only one auto-hide toolbar per side.
9P&roperties
10Click on the Start button
You can access all your programs, documents, and settings from the Start Menu. Click on the Start button to begin.
11Take a tour of Windows XP
To learn about the exciting new features in XP now, click here. To take the tour later, click All Programs on the Start menu, and then click Accessories.
12&Show Open Windows
13Hide when inactive
Always hide
Always show
14Customize Start Menu
15Current Items
Past Items
16Opens a window where you can pick search options and work with search results.
Opens a central location for Help topics, tutorials, troubleshooting, and other support services.
17|Undock Comput&er|&Log Off|T&urn Off Computer|D&isconnect||
|Undock Comput&er|&Log Off|Sh&ut Down|D&isconnect||
Removes your laptop or notebook computer from a docking station.
Provides options for closing your programs and logging off, or for leaving your programs running and switching to another user.
Provides options for turning off or restarting your computer, or for activating Stand By or Hibernate modes.
Disconnects your session. You can reconnect to the session when you log on again.
18The item you selected is unavailable. It might have been moved, renamed, or removed. Do you want to remove it from the list?
Remove &from This List
All &Programs
Displays a list of programs on your computer.
19&Show on Desktop

Zero terminated sub-strings are separated with " • ".
 
     
   
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  Microsoft Corporation

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