Problem: iexplorer.exe remains in memory after exiting...

[Levan Jgarkava]

Hi!

Here's my problem's description: I'm launching Internet Explorer, then
closing it, but it still remains in memory. I mean, it's visible in Task
Manager. If I'm launching one more(or several) copy, they also are stood in
memory after closing.
Quesion: Is it IE bug or I have some worm on my comp?

My IE configuration:
Version: 6.0.2811.1400.xpsp1.020828-1920
Update versions: SP1; Q822925; Q828750;

Thanks.

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Best Regards,
Levan Jgharkava

PS: There are 10 types of people in this world, those that understand
binary, and those that don't

 

[Don Varnau]

Hi,
This is probably being caused by a third-party program (adware, spyware,
parasite)

Work through the solutions (CWShredder, Ad-aware, Spybot) at
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm Also note the security tips on that
page.

Additional information at:
The Parasite Fight http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups: http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm

Don

 

[H Leboeuf]

If the process is iexploreR.exe (note the R) then you have malware.

Try this: Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Browsing
Uncheck the Enable 3rd party browser extensions

If this clears your problem then find out who the culprit(s) is/are with
these tools.

Let AD-Aware Scan your system for advertising Spyware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com

and:

SpyBot-S&D
http://security.kolla.de/

p.s Reset the 3rd party browser setting.

More: This may be caused by a third-party program (adware, spyware,
parasite).
Get AdAware and SpyBot and run them both. Keep them up to date.
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Additional link:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm


You may need this removal tool.
More: Complete list by variant with up-to-date information.
http://www.merijn.org/cwschronicles.html
More: Removal tool: http://www.merijn.org/files/cwshredder.zip

 

[Levan Jgarkava]

Hi,

Yes, there were several third party adware programs. They were registred
from HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper
Objects\. I deleted keys and files manually and problem was corrected.
Thank you very much.

--
Best Regards,
Levan Jgharkava

PS: There are 10 types of people in this world, those that understand
binary, and those that don't

 

[Levan Jgarkava]

Hi,

Yes, there were several third party adware programs. They were registred
from HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper
Objects\. I deleted keys and files manually and problem was corrected.
Thank you very much.

--
Best Regards,
Levan Jgharkava

PS: There are 10 types of people in this world, those that understand
binary, and those that don't