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Unread 10 Jan 2004, 16:16   #1
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multiple instances of iexplore.exe
Recently I find that every time I shut down my computer I need to force end several iexplore processes, even if I have closed all the internet explorers. So I've taken a look at the processes running when my computer is on, and I find several instances of iexplore.exe - I current have 5 of them even though I only have 2 internet explorer windows open. It's almost as if they don't terminate properly when I close them and leaves stray processes behind!! :smith:

Does anyone know what's going on?

PS I've already scanned for viruses online, but they didn't find anything...
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Unread 10 Jan 2004, 16:32   #2
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Re: multiple instances of iexplore.exe
scan for spyware using Spybot Search & Destroy or use Ad-aware.
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Re: multiple instances of iexplore.exe
I have.

And also, is it normal to have 5 instances of svchost?
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Re: multiple instances of iexplore.exe
when you boot your pc, before opening any internet explorer, are there any occurences of IE open ?
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Re: multiple instances of iexplore.exe
I don't think so, no.

oh yea, I've just discovered - those rogue iexplore.exe instances seem to "fade away" gradually - they're only using up 300K or ram now compared to 10M half an hour ago. What's going on? Shouldn't it just go away immediately after I close the window??
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Re: multiple instances of iexplore.exe
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I don't think so, no.

oh yea, I've just discovered - those rogue iexplore.exe instances seem to "fade away" gradually - they're only using up 300K or ram now compared to 10M half an hour ago. What's going on? Shouldn't it just go away immediately after I close the window??
yes they should, SVCHOST is normal
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Re: multiple instances of iexplore.exe
you've quoted the wrong reply...
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you've quoted the wrong reply...
I dont think so:

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Shouldn't it just go away immediately after I close the window??
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Unread 11 Jan 2004, 11:50   #9
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Re: multiple instances of iexplore.exe
ah I see. Didin't realise his reply was referring to two things at once

So anyway... does anyone have anything more useful to add?
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