What is explorer.exe? Should you get rid of it?

explorer.exe is a Windows process file that should be stopped if causing issues 

explorer.exe is the system file that can be found running on the system. People tend to complain about this file after finding it running in the system's background. This is not essential to Windows so it can be stopped form a Task Manager. This action shouldn't cause any problems with other applications or programs. However, note to file's location. If it is not located in the C:\Windows folder, it might be related to malware or other cyber intruders. In this case, we recommend a full investigation and explorer.exe removal.

You need to employ the anti-malware program to check it this file is related to any trojan, spyware or a virus. People tend to call an explorer.exe virus because of the unknown features and silent work in the background. In case it is not malicious, note that it can also be corrupted or broken. You need to check the purpose of the file before you take any actions.

Once executed, this executable file launches the process called Windows Explorer. It is responsible for helping the user access the system. While it is possible to use and control your device without this file, any file's corruption can cause issues on the computer. 

If this file causes some computer crashes or high usage of CPU and other computer resources you need to check if there is a need for explorer.exe removal. You can do that by using anti-malware tools like FortectIntego and performing a full system scan. This scan indicates the purpose of this file and possible relations with malicious intruders. 

Malicious actors often use these common exe files to hide their products. Malware can be renamed as the file and cause more problems on the computer. If this is a malicious file, it is designed to launch a cyber threat or other components of the parasite. This explorer.exe file can be set to perform a background process like crypto-mining.

If so, malware changes Windows Registry keys, to be sure malicious payload is executed each time our device is launched. The virus can work silently for a long time until you notice anything. You need to remove explorer.exe if you are sure that this is a malware activity relating file. 

Malicious programs distribute via freeware installations 

 A legitimate and safe exe file comes with the operating system of the device. However, malicious files come silently with malware or other cyber intruders. The most common way to spread these files is software bundling. This is a technique when PUP developers pack their products with freeware and during the insecure installation of software your device gets additional programs, applications or files.

If you are not using reputable software providers and not paying enough attention during the installation process, your device can be infected. The most important thing is to choose Advanced or Custom options during these installations, and by doing so, you can get an opportunity to de-select unwanted programs from the suggestions list. 

Also, you can get various infections via spam email attachments. You need to be cautious while browsing your email box too. Do not open suspicious emails and try to scan files before downloading them on your computer. Delete questionable emails with lots of commercial content without opening. 

Tips on the diagnosis and removal of an explorer.exe file

The best advice for you is to check if this file is placed in a system folder on the disk or not. This is an indicator about the purpose and source of this exe file. If not, you should scan your scan your system with anti-malware tools like FortectIntego, SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner and Malwarebytes to make sure that you need to remove explorer.exe. 

If the explorer.exe removal is not needed, according to the system scan but the issues are still remaining, you should replace the corrupted file or update the software, applications, OS. The problems caused by the executable file can be related to outdated software or programs. A full system scan with anti-malware is beneficial either way.