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Worm_Explore.Zip aka Zipped_Files Removal

Step 1.
Click Start > Run and type Sysedit.
Click on the WIN.INI file and look at the run= line under the [windows] section. Look for 'Windows\System\'explore.exe' or ''_setup.exe' entry on the line. If you find one, delete it from the line, save the change. Skip to the END.
Step 2.
Start > Shutdown > Reboot. This has to been done to end the task started with 'Worm_Explore.Zip'.
Step 3.
Start > Find > Files or Folders. Search for 'explore.exe' and make a note of the location. Search for '_setup.exe' and make a note of the location.
Step 4.
Start Windows Explorer. Make sure that your system is configured to show all registered extensions. Go to View > Options and check the appropriate settings. Switch to the location of file 'explore.exe'. Delete the file 'explore.exe'. Swith to the location of file '_setup.exe'. Delete the file '_setup.exe'. Empty your recycle bin.

NOTE: Do not confuse the file 'explorer.exe' with file 'explore.exe'. The file 'explorer.exe' is a genuine Windows file. If you remove this, your system will not work anymore.
Congratulations. Worm_Explore.Zip has been removed from your system.

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