100% CPU Usage related to iexplore.exe

[Jeff]

At random times when I'm using IE, my browser
spontaneously starts to hang. When this happens I go
into task manager and see that my CPU usage is 100% and
the main culprit seems to be iexplore.exe. Does anyone
have any clue why this might be happening and what to do
to fix it?

 

[Guest]

99 times out of 100 Spyware causes this:

Go here and follow the instructions:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
Download all recommended programs in No.1,
Follow the instruction in No. 2 & 3 for using the programs. And there are
help & FAQ at the download sites of the programs.

It is a good idea to run these programs in safe mode. Instructions for Safe
Mode here:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=315222

Also turn OFF System Restore:
Right click My Computer > go to properties > on the System Restore Tab >
check Turn Off System Restore on all Drives, Reboot. You can enable System
Restore once you have clean up all the Sypware.

Here a links that provide great information about what programs & services
that should be running and which ones could be Spyware/Malware, etc.
http://www.answersthatwork.com/Tasklist_pages/tasklist_w.htm
http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.php
Info on Services you can disable (and sometimes should):
http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm

Helpful Spyware Prevention Links:
http://www.cexx.org/noadware.htm
http://aumha.org/secure.htm
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/index.htm
http://www.pestpatrol.com/
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/