Two iexplore.exe processes vista

Is the issue still present? No, I am still seeing those two iexplore process running. When I pull up process explorer here is what I see. When I attempt to kill the process, it starts back up. After a few moments, the processes restart automatically and generate new process ids. Also, when I run a netstat or vew the tcp connections that are being opened by that process, they are trying to connect to the following ips: Extract unzip its contents to your desktop. If an infected file is detected, the default action will be Cure , click on Continue.

If a suspicious file is detected, the default action will be Skip , click on Continue. It may ask you to reboot the computer to complete the process. Click on Reboot Now. If no reboot is require, click on Report. A log file should appear. Please copy and paste the contents of that file here. That is correct, I do not run internet explorer. That is how I stumbled upon it in the first place. I even went as far as removed the exe file from the internet explorer prior to getting help and then killed the processes and whatever program is running that is causing this, it copies the iexplore.

Previously before seeking support I gave it a shot and I couldn't get it to run, even after renaming but I will try again. Also, I wanted to know if you were opposed to my installing either wireshark or microsoft network monitory in order to capture the traffic being send from the iexplore.

Your initial post said not to install anything during the process but I'm curious what data is being sent back and forth. Click to expand I tried the regular installer, changing the name, changing the file ext. I get prompted for the security warning but then it never runs. One thing to note when I pulled up my browser and attempted to access this site and the download site, I was redirected to scour.

Also, I just noticed your reply, I will download rootkitunhooker and give that a shot. However, I have to call it a night so it will most likely have to wait until tomorrow. No problem.

That ran quicker than I expected. Here are the results. RkU Version: 3. Please download The Avenger by Swandog46 to your Desktop. Click OK in pop-up window. Avenger window will open. Click on Execute button. Click OK in two consecutive pop-up windows. Your computer will re-boot now. Upon re-boot, Notepad window will open. Select all text, copy it, and paste it into next reply.

Logfile of The Avenger Version 2. Script file read successfully. No rootkits found! Completed script processing. Download OTL to your Desktop.

Double click on the icon to run it. Make sure all other windows are closed and to let it run uninterrupted. Do not change any settings unless otherwise told to do so. The scan wont take long. When the scan completes, it will open two notepad windows: OTL. These are saved in the same location as OTL. O4 - HKLM.. O4 - HKCU..

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Make sure to choose to Run as Minimized, and then you can select a more fitting icon… I chose the one that looks the most like recycling. At this point you have an icon that will completely kill all running Internet Explorer windows. You could even have assigned a shortcut key…. Use Google Fonts in Word. Use FaceTime on Android Signal vs. Customize the Taskbar in Windows What Is svchost. Best Home Theater Systems. Best Smartwatches. Best Gaming Laptops. Best Smart Displays.

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Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Anannya Podder. Hi, Do you recall any changes made to the computer prior to the issue? This is due to a change implemented in Internet Explorer 8 where the frame and tabs are split, each having their own processes.