IE starts multiple instances; cannot exit Windows

[Gail Cerra]

Even though my taskbar shows that there are no instances
of IE running, Task Manager shows multiple, and when I try
to exit Windows, I'm prompted to abort each of those
instances.

How can I make sure that IE is no longer resident in
memory when I close an IE window?

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Gail,

This problem is usually caused by spyware browser helper objects.

Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm

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Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
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Prevent Spyware from being installed:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
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Even though my taskbar shows that there are no instances
of IE running, Task Manager shows multiple, and when I try
to exit Windows, I'm prompted to abort each of those
instances.

How can I make sure that IE is no longer resident in
memory when I close an IE window?