explorer.exe keeps bursting into life

[beeryman]

Hi all,
explorer,exe keeps bursting into life every minute or so.
below is an extract from file monitor

EXPLORER.EXE:1292FASTIO_QUERY_OPEN C:\WINDOWS\system32\SHELL32.dll FAILURE
49211 08:27:48 EXPLORER.EXE:1292 IRP_MJ_CREATE C:\WINDOWS\system32\SHELL32.dll SUCCESS Options: Open Access: All
49212 08:27:48 EXPLORER.EXE:1292 FASTIO_QUERY_BASIC_INFO C:\WINDOWS\system32\SHELL32.dll SUCCESS Attributes: A
49213 08:27:48 EXPLORER.EXE:1292 IRP_MJ_CLEANUP C:\WINDOWS\system32\SHELL32.dll SUCCESS
49214 08:27:48 EXPLORER.EXE:1292 IRP_MJ_CLOSE C:\WINDOWS\system32\SHELL32.dll SUCCESS
49215 08:27:48 EXPLORER.EXE:1292 FASTIO_QUERY_OPEN C:\WINDOWS\system32\SHELL32.dll FAILURE
49216 08:27:48 EXPLORER.EXE:1292 IRP_MJ_CREATE C:\WINDOWS\system32\SHELL32.dll SUCCESS Options: Open Access: All
49217 08:27:48 EXPLORER.EXE:1292 FASTIO_QUERY_BASIC_INFO C:\WINDOWS\system32\SHELL32.dll SUCCESS Attributes: A
49218 08:27:48 EXPLORER.EXE:1292 IRP_MJ_CLEANUP C:\WINDOWS\system32\SHELL32.dll SUCCESS
49219 08:27:48 EXPLORER.EXE:1292 IRP_MJ_CLOSE C:\WINDOWS\system32\SHELL32.dll SUCCESS
49220 08:27:48 EXPLORER.EXE:1292IRP_MJ_CREATE C:\Documents and Settings\Bob\My Documents SUCCESS Options: Open Directory Access: All
492208:27:48EXPLORER.EXE:1292IRP_MJ_DIRECTORY_CONTROL C:\Documents and Settings\Bob\My Documents

why does it do it and can i somehow stop this from happening (if not all the time at least less frequently). It makes music cd's stutter when playing at the same time.The process grabs approx. 90% cpu when it happens according to the task manager.
Hope someone can enlighten me.

regards

bob

 

[linney]

Have you checked your machine for malware infection, that is always a good place to start.

Removing adware & spyware
faq608-4650

Temporary Decline in Performance Occurs When You Right-Click a File or Folder in Windows Explorer

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;819101&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

FAQ779-4784 may help.

windows XP running very slow
thread779-796508

Disable, not uninstall, any unused network adapters

 

[s0121]

Computing.Net - Windows Explorer internet access
I know, too, that explorer.exe can be replaced by trojans/virii, and the like.
Just replace it with a clean version, if in doubt. ...

http://www.computing.net/security/wwwboard/forum/15425.html

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SomeWhere in Kansas Near Dodge City

 

[beeryman]

Thanks for those tips.
I run adaware every day and have kaspersky pro virus
protection (nothing being reported - system clean).
Just a thought - but could Office 97 professional
be the culprit.Would it be better to uninstall Office and
just re-install word/excel etc on their own.
Thanks

bob

 

[linney]

As far as malware is concerned a second opinion is a good option because not every piece of malware is found by any one security program. I would certainly get a second opinion before guessing what other programs may be causing your problem.

310353 - How to Perform a Clean Boot in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310353&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

316434 - HOW TO: Perform Advanced Clean-Boot Troubleshooting in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;316434&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

310560 - How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310560&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH