More history and specifically what is done could narrow it down. But here's a list of procedures that could be used without ill effect.
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=249064
and http://www.generation.net/~hleboeuf/ershel32.htm
Bob
I have an HP Pavilion Me edition. What is going on when I get "Explorer has caused an error in SHELL32.DLL Explorer will now close" (it doesn't) "If you continue to experience problems, try restarting your computer" (which doesn't help) I've tried to find it in search on C-drive but to no avail. Help!!

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