Explorer.EXE ( ) is not a valid Win32 Application.

[lakerplaya42]

I have windows 7 and my computer will not let me open device manager no matter how I try to open it.

When I go through the search programs and files it pops up with this error , a big X and ""blank" is not a valid Win32 application."

 

[megamanx00]

I'm guessing a virus gone wrong. Something corrupted your explorer.exe which is a common target for attack in windows. I would say it's best to format the drive and re-install everything. If that is not an option then use something like Trinity Rescue Kit to get your files off and then run anti-virus software on it. It will take some effort on your part to do it right. Once you do that try to boot into safe mode and restore your installation.

 

[aford10]

Try running through the malware guide in my signature.

 

[lakerplaya42]

@aford10 Are all those steps suppose to be in safe mode with networking?

 

[aford10]

Combofix can be ran in normal windows, but malwarebytes should be ran in safe mode with networking.