Since the last nights update I get now launching explorer.exe "windows cannot access the specified device, file, or the path?

Since update of last nights, I get now launching explorer.exe "windows cannot access the specified device, file, or the path?

Hi Jemd3,

I suggest you to completely remove Norton of the system using Norton Removal Tool and check if the problem persists.

Method 1:

Maybe it's that your computer is affected by virus and malware. I suggest you run an online anti-virus scan and a scan for Malware. See the links below.

Microsoft OneCare:

http://OneCare.live.com/standard/EN-US/3/default.htm

Malicious software removal tool

http://www.Microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.aspx

Get a free PC safety scan

http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

Hope this information is useful.

Thanks and regards.

Thahaseena M
Microsoft Answers Support Engineer.
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