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Description: File iexplore.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in the "My Files" folder (generally C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\). Known file sizes on Windows XP are 93184 bytes (61% of all occurrence), 91136 bytes, 625152 bytes, 622080 bytes, 623616 bytes, 620032 bytes, 94208 bytes, 903168 bytes, 337920 bytes, 496640 bytes, 16384 bytes, 175616 bytes, 15872 bytes, 93696 bytes, 92160 bytes, 254976 bytes, 263168 bytes, 634368 bytes, 85504 bytes, 484864 bytes, 625664 bytes, 525824 bytes, 632320 bytes, 790016 bytes, 2779648 bytes, 100352 bytes, 268764 bytes, 2367488 bytes, 1947136 bytes, 156160 bytes, 2195456 bytes.
The file is a Windows system file. It is a Microsoft signed file. The process uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. Therefore the technical security rating is 3% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If iexplore.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows then the security rating is 84% dangerous. File size is 82432 bytes (36% of all occurrence), 84480 bytes, 81920 bytes, 88064 bytes, 79872 bytes, 84992 bytes, 87040 bytes, 82944 bytes, 79360 bytes, 87552 bytes, 93184 bytes, 54272 bytes, 214937 bytes. The file is not a Windows system file. The program has no visible window. It is a file without information about the maker of this file. The file is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The process uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. iexplore.exe is able to hide itself.

If iexplore.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 81% dangerous. File size is 397312 bytes (9% of all occurrence), 56320 bytes, 292864 bytes, 220729 bytes, 161792 bytes, 58368 bytes, 15872 bytes, 299520 bytes, 73814 bytes, 118784 bytes, 290515 bytes, 1225728 bytes, 604160 bytes, 378880 bytes, 30922 bytes, 280064 bytes, 90624 bytes, 162304 bytes, 6656 bytes, 119808 bytes, 937984 bytes, 10240 bytes, 116736 bytes, 1376807 bytes, 172032 bytes, 40960 bytes, 60928 bytes, 1265668 bytes, 450560 bytes, 54696 bytes. The file is not a Windows core file. There is no information about the maker of the file. The program has no visible window. It is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The process starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, C:\Windows\win.ini, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\exefile\shell\open\command, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Runonce, -, , HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\scrfile\shell\open\command, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The program listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. iexplore.exe is able to monitor applications, hide itself, record inputs.

If iexplore.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" then the security rating is 53% dangerous. File size is 7168 bytes (39% of all occurrence), 20480 bytes, 93184 bytes, 91136 bytes, 210265 bytes, 17920 bytes, 72704 bytes, 185400 bytes, 3459584 bytes.

If iexplore.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows then the security rating is 73% dangerous. File size is 131072 bytes (23% of all occurrence), 220388 bytes, 65536 bytes, 1613275 bytes, 14336 bytes, 734208 bytes, 199922 bytes, 41984 bytes, 585728 bytes, 199900 bytes.

If iexplore.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 67% dangerous. File size is 502272 bytes (60% of all occurrence), 91136 bytes, 93184 bytes.

If iexplore.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\ then the security rating is 46% dangerous. File size is 2019328 bytes (66% of all occurrence), 93184 bytes.

External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

• "$WindowsRegKey%update" definitely not required.
• "Explorer Updater" definitely not required. Added by the SDBOT-WO WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you add it manually!
• "Iexplore" definitely not required. Added by the BOXER TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you add it manually!
• "IEXPLORE" definitely not required. Added by the APHEXDOOR TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you add it manually!
• "Iexplore Services" definitely not required. Added by an unidentified VIRUS, WORM or TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you add it manually!
• "Internet Explorer" definitely not required. Added by the RBOT-EY WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you add it manually!
• "Java Runtimes" definitely not required. Added by the KILLAV.B TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you add it manually!
• "Microsoft IE" definitely not required. Added by the FORBOT-AG WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you add it manually!
• "Microsoft Internet Explorer" definitely not required. Downloader trojan. Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you add it manually!
• "OPTIMIZER" definitely not required. Added by the EVIVINC TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you add it manually!
• "Program in Windows" definitely not required. Added by a variant of the LOVGATE WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you add it manually!
• "slide" definitely not required. Added by the GASLIDE TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you add it manually!
• "System Configuration" definitely not required. Added by the RANDEX.AD WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) process, which should not appear in Msconfig/Startup unless you add it manually!

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as iexplore.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the iexplore.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

Links: iexplore.exe, iexplore.exe

Whenever I exit Internet Explore I get an error message saying that iexplore.exe is an unknown software. I serached and couldn't find it on my disc, and I just downloaded Norton Internet Security-2007 which may have removed it from my disc. Do I need this file - or is it bad news, how do I stop these messages?
  Bob C  

This is normaly Microsoft Internet Explorer, the Browser from Microsoft, but there are several trojans, which replace the original iexplore file with the infected iexplore file. USE LINUX AND YOU WONT GET ANY PROBLEMS ;)
  me  

Internet Explorer 7 very more patchs, ie 6 is critical more, I(capital i) Use IE 7, ATTENTION! My Attacked virus if used ie in 30 minutes! My Norton Internet Security 2005, yes, 2005, updated LiveUpdate Automatic and Manually, Not need uninsatll IE, Use other browser! minimally use ie! and if not installed, please install IE7, if you not a web editor, and not problems with ie7. legal windows needed
  meow  

If your default browser (iexplore.exe or firefox.exe) launches hidden on startup you may have something called the poison ivy trojan. Instructions on quick painless removal here.
  James   (further information)

this browser by microsoft is easily installed with malicious content from bad websites etc, but isnt bad on its own... If you have a problem with IEXPLORE.EXE appearing in the process list, you probably have LOP, a malicious browser hijacker. You can remove this using lavasoft ad-aware see, a nice anti spyware / detection program, i also recommend spybot search and destroy, and windows defender.
  Adam  

It's a program that lets you create .exe files, me and someone else were trying it out earlier today.
  WALSHY  

If you don't use explorer then just restart your computer and run it in safe mode. In windows go to prefetch folder and delete those both IEXPLORE files, after that go to program files and find your EXPLORE.EXE and delete it.(if not in safe mode you can't delete this)
  Harmi  

Duplicate instance of IE runs in background. I had this problem and found it to be caused by Add-Ons within IE. To resolve, go to Tools (within IE), then Manage Add-Ons, and I suggest disable all to start, and then by process of elimination, re-enable add-on.
  Richard  

It's can be browser (xD) or virus. If internet explorer browser are turn off, this is virus. If when you terminate process and process is back it's virus
  sephiroth  

I tried going to the control panel and scrolling down but I didn't find any such Zone Media these pop ups are driving me crazy please help me
  Ray  

I have the exact same problem, and for all you Mozilla fanboys even when I open Firefox it still pops up and milks my processor.
  Jimmy  

both of these "iexplorer.exe" files are reliant on each other. If you can manage to end both processes before one starts up again they will be both gone. There is another process that reactivates them although I don't know which one.
  Caspa TFnG  

FIXED IT is right, more or less. Just uninstall some program that you don´t recognice from the list ("Add or Remove Programs"). One of those that you don´t know what is for will ask you for 7 numbers. Just copy the numbers shown besides, and restart PC.
  COMEDIANTE  

While Microsoft's Internet Explorer is of questionable security itself, I think the authors of the site should clarify that IEXPLORE.EXE (all caps) is also the name of a highly infectious computer virus (which I'm still trying to get rid of). In the task manager (ctrl-alt-delete, task manager, processes tab), unlike the legit IE- the virus can be seen as two processes named IEXPLORE.EXE which run at all times and are always displayed in caps. I've heard this can only be removed using PREVX anti-virus.
  thehipi   (further information)

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