Windows 10: Confused about Explorer.exe

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  1. Ric Ross Win User

    Confused about Explorer.exe


    When I open Task manger and switch to system Process I saw explorer.exe. What does it mean?

    :)
     
    Ric Ross, Mar 4, 2023
    #1
  2. cgm707 Win User

    File Explorer is confusing

    Somewhat new to Windows, after having used a Mac for several years.

    I find the layout in the File Explorer very confusing.

    It shows Quick Access, I see two separate Desktop listings (contents not the same), OneDrive, This PC, Libraries, My User Name.

    Why are there two Desktops? Is there a way to change the layout so it's not so confusing?

    Thanks for any help!
     
    cgm707, Mar 4, 2023
    #2
  3. Internet Explorer won't start

    Since it's not allowing you to open the settings of the Internet Explorer itself, we suggest that you type inetcpl.cpl on
    the search box to open the Internet Properties and follow the steps provided on the link that we have on our previous post.

    Note: In doing this you can now skip step 1 under Reset Internet Explorer settings.

    If the issue persists, we recommend that you uninstall and reinstall the Internet Explorer.
    To do this, follow the steps below:

    To uninstall the Internet Explorer, follow the steps below:


    • Click the Start button, type
      Programs and Features in the search box, and then select
      View installed updates.

    • Under Uninstall an update, scroll down to the
      Microsoft Windows section.

    • Right-click Internet Explorer 11, click Uninstall and then click
      Yes.

    • Click one of the following:
    • Restart now (to finish the process of uninstalling Internet Explorer 11 and restore the previous version of Internet Explorer)

    • Restart later

    To download and reinstall Internet Explorer, follow the steps below:


    • Check the System Type that you need to install by pressing
      Windows key + Pause key.
    • Check the System type under System (Ex: 64-bit Operating system, x64-based processor).

    • Download Internet Explorer 11 (Offline Installer) on this
      link.

    • Choose your preferred language and Service Pack (Ex: Windows 7 SP1 64-bit).

    • Follow the on-screen prompt.

    • Once done, check if the issues persists.

    Note: The installer that you can download on this link also applies in Windows 10.

    We'll wait for your update with the result.
     
    Zedrick Del, Mar 4, 2023
    #3
  4. Louie_101 Win User

    Confused about Explorer.exe

    cooliris for internet explorer

    Hi JeanetteBallew,

    I'm Louie, a Microsoft Community member and a fellow Windows 10 user like you. Hope you're doing well and safe there.

    I suggest you to try the steps below.

    Option 1:

    1. Open WinX menu by holding Windows and X keys together, and then click Programs and Features.

    2. Look for Cooliris for Internet Explorer in the list, click on it and then click Uninstall to initiate the uninstallation.

    Option 2: Uninstall Cooliris for Internet Explorer with its uninstaller.exe.

    Most of computer programs have an executable file named uninst000.exe or uninstall.exe or something along these lines. You can find this files in the installation folder of Cooliris for Internet Explorer.

    1. Go to the installation folder of Cooliris for Internet Explorer.

    2. Find uninstall.exe or unins000.exe.

    3. Double click on its uninstaller and follow the wizard to uninstall Cooliris for Internet Explorer.

    Hope this helps.

    Sincerely,

    Louie
     
    Louie_101, Mar 4, 2023
    #4
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