iexplore.exe Eats Up My System Resources: What SHOULD I do?

Question

I can't help but notice that iexplore.exe tends to eap my system resources (I'm running VISTA).

Right now, it's at about 27K, but not long ago it was 77K.

How can I fix this problem?

P.S. -- I have a DELL Dimension E520 with 2GBs on it.

Answer 1

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


http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/processlibrary/lexplore/
http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/processlibrary/iexplore/
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lsass.exe or lsass
http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/processlibrary/lsass/
Description:
lsass.exe is a system process of the Microsoft Windows security mechanisms. It specifically deals with local security and login policies. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.

Note: lsass.exe is 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.

Note: lsass.exe is registered as a downloader. This process usually comes bundled with a virus or spyware and its main role is to do nothing other than download other viruses/spyware to your computer. This process is a security risk and should be removed from your system.

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


Been updating regularly?
The patch from Microsoft known as the MS04-011 Security Update (August 10, 2004) fixes the following vulnerabilities (XP). (includes LSASS).

Answer 2

Vista is a large program and does use a lot of resource, however, you can help the situation by freeing up as much RAM as possible:

1. Set wallpaper and screensavers to blank or none — they run continuously in the background and use memory.
2. Review your start menu – remove anything you don’t need on a daily basis — load games, etc. on an as-needed basis.
3. From Internet Explorer, Tools, Internet Options: delete cookies, delete files (offline), and clear history. (You can also set days to store history to 0.)
----- These actions will clear your computer’s cache. (For a description of cache, go to http://help.yahoo.com/l/ph/yahoo/mail/access/access-27210.html )
4. Run Disk Cleanup, Scandisk, Defrag at least every two weeks (the more frequently they are run, the less time they take).
5. Periodically, click Start, Programs, Run — they type ipconfig renew
(that’s ipconfig space renew).

These things should increase speed and free up memory as much as possible.

Answer 3

you can use firefox but im not certian how much that would free up. You can try going to tools right above the scroll bar and go to internet options and deleting cookies and temporary files however if its running at 27 i doubt thats the problem. with vista you can get those usb memory devices that you use for storage, and use them to speed up the system or give you more resources. It acts like adding ram only its cheaper. I just bought a 4gb for $56 at walmart and I just leave it in the usb port with nothin on it to speed up the system. when you put it in, speed up system is one of the options on the auto play window.

Answer 4

hi

first of all run an antiviral tool, virus scanner
if everything is ok do the following
insert your windows cd on tray and from the start menu choose "run"
then there type "cmd"
then in the black box window type "sfc /scannow" (no quotes)
then windows should start repairing itself

some viruses spyware can get the name of a legitimate windows file and hog the resourses of your machine

good luck

Answer 5

Do you have a BARE MINIMUM of 1 GB of memory? If not you'll need to get more memory. Otherwise, you can't do much besides getting a faster processor with a bigger L2 cache. And of course getting rid of unnecessary programs that are just taking up your memory.

Answer 6

Sometimes, it really is hard to use Internet Explorer. It may depend on your configuration. Try using Firefox.

http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/