shellexe (not responding)

[fmcchris909]

A few days ago a file called "shell.exe" mysteriously appeared on my desktop.
I deleted it, thinking it was some sort of spyware. Since then, each time I
boot up, my system hangs. When I hit Ctrl/Alt/Delete a window opens that says
"shellexe (not responding)". I choose "End Task" and am then able to use my
computer. What's going on and how do I solve this problem? I also noticed
that the "shell.exe" file is missing from the "System" folder, but the name
"shell.exe" is still there. Thank you very much!

[siljaline]

"fmcchris909" wrote:
>A few days ago a file called "shell.exe" mysteriously appeared on my desktop.
> I deleted it, thinking it was some sort of spyware. Since then, each time I
> boot up, my system hangs. When I hit Ctrl/Alt/Delete a window opens that says
> "shellexe (not responding)". I choose "End Task" and am then able to use my
> computer. What's going on and how do I solve this problem? I also noticed
> that the "shell.exe" file is missing from the "System" folder, but the name
> "shell.exe" is still there. Thank you very much!

This may help;
http://www.pestpatrol.com/pestinfo/t/tiny_shell_1_0.asp

Silj

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[fmcchris909]

Thank you Silj. I appreciate your help. Pest Patrol took care of the problem.

fmcchris909

"siljaline" wrote:

> "fmcchris909" wrote:
> >A few days ago a file called "shell.exe" mysteriously appeared on my desktop.
> > I deleted it, thinking it was some sort of spyware. Since then, each time I
> > boot up, my system hangs. When I hit Ctrl/Alt/Delete a window opens that says
> > "shellexe (not responding)". I choose "End Task" and am then able to use my
> > computer. What's going on and how do I solve this problem? I also noticed
> > that the "shell.exe" file is missing from the "System" folder, but the name
> > "shell.exe" is still there. Thank you very much!
>
> This may help;
> http://www.pestpatrol.com/pestinfo/t/tiny_shell_1_0.asp
>
> Silj
>
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> siljaline
>
> MS - MVP Windows (IE/OE) 2003/04 AH-VSOP
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> is invalid - that we may all benefit)
>
>
>

[siljaline]

"fmcchris909" wrote:
> Thank you Silj. I appreciate your help. Pest Patrol took care of the problem.

Most welcome, glad to help :-)
Silj

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