iexplore.exe not shutting down

[sean oats]

Each new IE window, including popups starts a new
instance of iexplore. I know that it is normal, but when
I click the X to close the window, thw window closes, but
the instance is still running and using memory in my task
manager. If I am browsing web pages, and open 4 windows,
then I have 4 instances of iexplore.exe running. If I
close all open windows, and even disconnect from the
Internet, I still have 4 instances of iexplore.exe
running. I have tried to download the latest version
from Microsoft (ie6setup.exe version 6.0.2800.1106).
This version comes with service pack 1. The setup will
not complete. I get the message that "a newer version of
this program is already installed", and it won't copy
over it.

Additional Info:
Compaq Presario P3 933
256 RAM
WinXP SP1
Provider: MSN
Default Browser: Internet Explorer 6.0

 

[Kaylene aka Taurarian]

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=304872
Unable to Install Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP
When you try to install Internet Explorer 6 on a computer that is running
Windows XP, you may receive the following error message:
Setup has detected a newer version of Internet Explorer already installed on
this system.
Setup cannot continue.

The below links assist you in checking your system for parasites:-
http://aumha.org/a/noads.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/parasite.htm
Please note that some malware may kill the internet connection when it is
removed, the program on the link below will enable you to regain the internet
connection.
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm

Spyware Programs links:-
www.lavasoftusa.com Ad-Aware
www.security.kolla.de Spybot

Windows XP comes with a built-in firewall.
To install it, follow these steps:
1. Open the Start menu, right-click on My Network Places, and choose Properties.
The Internet is a huge network -- it's designed for computers to talk to each
other. That's why it's important to make sure that only the friendly computers
do the talking.
2. Right-click on the connection you want to protect, and choose Properties.
If you're using a dial-up account, for instance, right-click on that icon. If
you're using a network in your home or office, right-click on the Local Area
Connection. Either way, choose Properties.
3. Click the Advanced tab and activate the firewall.

Click the box to activate the Windows XP firewall.

 

[sean oats]

I appreciate the effort, but It did not work.. I went to
both sites, and they both told me that they did not find
any parasites on my machine. I have tried to go to Trend
Micro's HouseCall, but It causes an error, IE dies, and I
get prompted to send an error report. Any other
suggestions?

 

[Kaylene aka Taurarian]

Seeing as you can't do an online scan

Downloadable McAfee AVERT Stinger:
Stinger: http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/
stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses. It is not a
substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist
administrators and users when dealing with an infected system. Stinger utilizes
next generation scan engine technology, including process scanning, digitally
signed DAT files, and scan performance optimizations.