Removal of Lexplore

IoweIoweitsofftoworkIgo

I have been having loads of problems with mr PC over the last month or so, and have tried different things to sort it out, unsuccessfully.

My most recent problem is I keep getting an error message stating 'Lexplore'

When I googled this, I understand that this needs to be removed immediately. I have looked at various free scans, one of which tells me I have 999 problems!

However, it doesn't tell me how to remove LEXPLORE

Anyone advise me?

I am running Windows ME

ALSO, I am unable to use system restore, when I look at using this, it only gives me restore points for this current month, which is useless, anyone know how I can go further back?

Thank you

pksaraf

have you tried scanning you system for possible viruses? what are the results?

Browntoa

If a process named lexplore.exe is running on your computer, you may have been infected with a strain of the Sodabot worm.

lexplore.exe is considered to be a security risk

READ AND FOLLOW POSTS 1 TO 4 OF THIS THREAD

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=133269

full instructions and links to all the software you need

IoweIoweitsofftoworkIgo

Thanks for the info, unfortunately, unable to download AVG as only available for XP, I'm currently using ME. (I do already have a version of AVG but can't get any updates, I do regularly run checks which picks up spyware but no sign of LEXPLORE)

I will carry on working through the list but do you know which specific download may assist with getting rid of LEXPLORE?

Thank you

Toxteth_OGrady

Try one of these.

:cool:

TOG

IoweIoweitsofftoworkIgo

I've tried to download Kaspersky, but it only offered me the 30 day free trial?

Anyway, downloaded it & it has been running a system scan now for over 2 hours and is only 50% through!

So far, it has found 6 items, which it states isn't a virus, but adware

pchelpman

Mcnab .... work through all the steps in Browntoa's post #3 here then post a HijackThis log here at the end. More specific advice will follow.


PCH

IoweIoweitsofftoworkIgo

Have looked at above thread, but am using ME and therefore unable to follow all instructions as some only available on XP

Since doing the scan using Kaspersky, it confirms 8 items have been located, adware-not virus, unable to delete?

Since doing the scan, unable to log onto Firefox, IE or Outlook.

Tried doing a system restore, but ALL prev checkpoints have been deleted?

Does anyone have a simple way of checking my settings before I do something drastic?

Thank you

Toxteth_OGrady

Try the removal instructions here.

:cool:

TOG

IoweIoweitsofftoworkIgo

That looks just what I need, but as I am unable to access the interent on my PC, how do I do this?

Is there a way I can link up my laptop to the PC using a cable?

Toxteth_OGrady

The removal tool is only 162kb so download it to the machine you are using to access this site, copy it to a floppy, put the floppy in the infected machine and run the removal tool from the floppy.

:cool:

TOG