iexplore.exe process

[Bob W]

Is it possible to stop this process? When I select stop process it just
pops right back up.
Bob

 

[Elmo]

Is it possible to stop this process? When I select stop process it just
pops right back up.
Bob

It could be malware unless you're running the Active Desktop. (I'm not
sure that causes Iexplore to run.) Right-click the process, click "End
Process Tree" and see if that helps. Also try installing, updating and
running these:

Malwarebytes© Corporation
http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam/program/mbam-setup.exe

SuperAntispyware
http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

There is a very good chance are that you are seeing the affects of a
hijackware infection.

1. See if you can download/run the MSRT manually:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx

2. Run the Windows Live Safety Center's 'Protection' scan (only!) in Safe
Mode with Networking, if need be:
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm

3. Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting the requested
logs in an appropriate forum, not here.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=4075
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

**Seek expert assistance in
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?board=10.0,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.

 

[Bob W]

Not running active desktop (I don't think). stop process tree didn't
help, still pops back up. I am trying to uninstall a trial version of
Adobe InDesign.
Bob

 

[Bob W]

Thanks for the tip. I managed to get the adobe program removed by
getting in during the 2-3 second window before iexplore.exe restarts.
Now I will have to work on the malware problem. Sounds like what it is.
Bob

 

[Bob W]

Microsoft malicious software removal tool reports
backdoor:Win32/Hupigon.CK detected, not removed. Will follow up on this one.
Bob

 

[Bob W]

Reading the links, perhaps the best hope would be to reformat and
reinstall xp? your opinion?
Bob

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Use my Remove-it software, it will remove that malware from your system.
Choose yes for all options when prompted. Download it here
http://www.ms-mvp.org/

--
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*WARNING* Do NOT follow any advice given by the people listed below.
They do NOT have the expertise or knowledge to fix your issue. Do not waste
your time.
David H Lipman, Malke, Beauregard T. Shagnasty, Leythos.

 

[Leythos]

Message-ID: <[email protected]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: 76.228.204.207
X-Complaints-To: (e-mail address removed)

Seems that someone really has it in for PA Bear - headers show that the
previous message was NOT posted by/from PA Bear.

Never follow the directions of a poster impersonating any other poster.

--
Leythos - (e-mail address removed) (remove 999 to email me)
Public Service Warning: Learn about PCButts before you trust:
http://www.velocityreviews.com/forums/t513604-author-of-removeit.html
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=pcbutts1+thief
http://tinyurl.com/4rruwd

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

The post quoted below was NOT made by me.

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

A format & clean install would be the most expedient way to resolve the
problem, yes. A Repair Install will not help!

5 steps to help protect your new computer before you go online
[clean install = new computer]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/advanced/xppc.mspx

Steps To Help Prevent Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/spyware/prevent.mspx

Security FAQ & Checklist
http://www.dslreports.com/faq/8463

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Seems that someone really has it in for PA Bear - headers show that the
previous message was NOT posted by/from PA Bear.

Never follow the directions of a poster impersonating any other poster.

Thanks.

 

[Al Falfa]

Seems that someone really has it in for PA Bear - headers show that the
previous message was NOT posted by/from PA Bear.

Never follow the directions of a poster impersonating any other poster.

Leythos,
Yesterday, it seemed that someone really had it in for (the real) Leythos
- copied your 'From:' header and your other (Latin) .sig, went through
motzarella.org, but used the same message as today.

 

[Bob W]

Thanks, formatting and clean install underway now.
Bob

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

YW. Good luck.

Thanks, formatting and clean install underway now.
Bob

A format & clean install would be the most expedient way to resolve the
problem, yes. A Repair Install will not help!

5 steps to help protect your new computer before you go online
[clean install = new computer]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/advanced/xppc.mspx

Steps To Help Prevent Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/spyware/prevent.mspx

Security FAQ & Checklist
http://www.dslreports.com/faq/8463

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Leythos,
Yesterday, it seemed that someone really had it in for (the real) Leythos
- copied your 'From:' header and your other (Latin) .sig, went through
motzarella.org, but used the same message as today.

But he's not posting via motzarella.org anymore! <VBEG>

 

[David H. Lipman]

He never was posting using motzarella.org Leythos used the wrong headers.
Butts posts with SBCGlobal.


--
Dave
http://www.claymanla.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/5905.asp

 

[Leythos]

He never was posting using motzarella.org Leythos used the wrong headers.
Butts posts with SBCGlobal.

Actually, if you check, you will see that I didn't mention WHO was doing
the impersonation in this thread:

My comment shown below -----------------------------

Message-ID: <[email protected]>
NNTP-Posting-Host: 76.228.204.207
X-Complaints-To: (e-mail address removed)

Seems that someone really has it in for PA Bear - headers show that the
previous message was NOT posted by/from PA Bear.

Never follow the directions of a poster impersonating any other poster.

 

[Bob W]

All seems to be okay, thanks for the help.
Bob

YW. Good luck.

Thanks, formatting and clean install underway now.
Bob

A format & clean install would be the most expedient way to resolve the
problem, yes. A Repair Install will not help!

5 steps to help protect your new computer before you go online
[clean install = new computer]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/advanced/xppc.mspx

Steps To Help Prevent Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/spyware/prevent.mspx

Security FAQ & Checklist
http://www.dslreports.com/faq/8463

 

[Barry Schwarz]

Use my Remove-it software, it will remove that malware from your system.
Choose yes for all options when prompted. Download it here
http://www.ms-mvp.org/

This not the MVP site despite its fake logos.

The correct MVP site is http://www.mvps.org/