When i try to close the IEXPLORE.EXE process?

Question

i have two of them running at all times, i am not talking about 'Explore' this is the internet explorer process.
i need it shut to install CS3 programs because i didnt pay the $600 to have them sitting on my desk unused. do i have a virus or do i need to upgrade?

i dont know which internet explorer i have, i dont use it. i have opened it all of maybe three time since buying the computer. yes in task manager. i have scanned for a virus and got nothing. THAT enough details for ya?

Answer 1

iexplorer.exe is not a virus.
Do you have two separate sessions open?
If you are saying that when you start your computer 2 sessions automatically start then check whether they are being launched in your startup config.

Start->Run and type: msconfig
click on the Startup tab.

Answer 2

IEXPLORE.EXE
http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/processlibrary/iexplore/

iexplore.exe is the main executable for Microsoft Internet Explorer. This Microsoft Windows application allows you to surf the world wide web and the Internet. This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.

Note: iexplore.exe is also a process which is registered as a trojan. This Trojan allows attackers to access your computer from remote locations, stealing passwords, Internet banking and personal data. This process is a security risk and should be removed from your system.

Determining whether iexplore.exe is a virus or a legitimate Windows process depends on the directory location it executes or runs from.

LEXPLORE.EXE
With lowercase L, lEXPLORE.EXE always uses lowercase to look like the legitamate process.

Description:
lexplore.exe is registered as the SODABOT VIRUS!and should be removed immediately. This virus creates a backdoor on your computer which allows hijackers to take control.

Recommendation for lexplore.exe:
DISABLE AND REMOVE lexplore.exe IMMEDIATELY.

LEXPLORE.EXE Removal instructions
http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=WORM_SPYBOT.LW&VSect=Sn

IEXPLORE.EXE Viruses
http://us.trendmicro.com/us/search/?q=iexplore.exe+&x=23&y=10

Answer 3

you can close iexplore.exe using Task Manager or sysinternals software(i don't remember the name). Get it by googling. Also, you can get a free online scan of your system using some online virus scanners such as trendMicro's.

Answer 4

Great info as usual...

Do you need to upgrade ?
-- Do we even know what you have ?

Try to close IEXPLORE process ?
-- Do you meant in Task manager ?

Answer 5

Under processes... you will see iexplorer.exe - the number of iexplorer.exe under processes = no. of internet explorer instances you have opened

Answer 6

Recommend you to use firefox browser. The newest official edition of firefox can be downloaded from http://www.mollzia.com