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HELP!! I need the original explorer.exe for Windows 7...

Discussion in 'Windows 7 Software' started by Slayer72, Sep 8, 2009.

  1. Slayer72

    Slayer72 New Member

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    I accidently overwrote the explorer.exe when I was installing a new theme for Windows 7, does anyone have the original explorer.exe so I can have my original Start button orb back??


    Any help would be greatly appreciated!!



    Slayer72 ;)
     
    #1 Slayer72, Sep 8, 2009
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    kemical Windows Forum Admin
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    Think he deleted the .exe, not the icon.

    What build of 7, and what bit version are you running?

    Another way , if you have any restore points, is to look in the Shadow Copy with the free Shadow Explorer - find explorer.exe and export a copy.

    Suggest you get the 0.4 rather than the 0.5 beta.

    ShadowExplorer.com - Downloads


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    #3 SIW2, Sep 9, 2009
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    I'm pretty sure the above should get his start button back too but hey whatever works...:)
     
    #4 kemical, Sep 9, 2009
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