IEAGENTSVC.exe @100% cpu

[trinkets789]

IEAGENTSVC.exe stays at 100% cpu making the computer
freeze up completely. We have tried stopping it from
starting up at the beginning, but it continues to start up
anyway. Any suggestions?

 

[H Leboeuf]

Rule out parasites.

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

Read this: "So how did I get infected in the first place?"
http://forums.net-integration.net/index.php?showtopic=3051