iexplore.exe
| Process
File: |
iexplore.exe |
| Process
Name: |
Microsoft Internet Explorer |
| Description: |
iexplore.exe is the main executable for Microsoft Internet Explorer. This Microsoft Windows application allows you to surf the web, and local intranets. This program is non-essential process to the running of the system, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.
iexplore.exe is a process also relating to the Avant Internet Browser, a free plugin for Internet Explorer which offers additional features.
Note: iexplore.exe is also registered as the Trojan.KillAV.B and W32.Mogi virus, which systematically attempts to disable your AntiVirus solutions, lower system security and also affects some windows system tools. This is a registered security risk and should be removed immediately.
Note: iexplore.exe is also a process which is registered as the W32.Comdor.K@mm mass mailing worm. This virus is distributed via the Internet through e-mail and comes in the form of an e-mail message, in the hopes that you open its hostile attachment. The worm has its own SMTP engine which means it gathers E-mails from your local computer and re-distributes itself. In worst cases this worm can allow attackers to access your computer, stealing passwords and personal data. It is a registered security risk and should be removed immediately.
Determining whether this process is a virus or a Windows process depends on the directory location it executes or runs from in WinTasks. |
| Recommendation: |
Should not be disabled, required for essential applications to work properly. |
| Author: |
Microsoft Corp. |
| Part
of: |
Microsoft Internet Explorer |
| Security
Risk (0-5): |
0 ( Secure
Now ) |
| Spyware: |
No ( Free
Scan ) |
| Adware |
No ( Free
Scan ) |
| Virus: |
No ( Virus
Scan ) |
| Trojan: |
No ( Trojan
Scan ) |
| Memory
Usage : |
N/A ( Free
Up Memory ) |
| System
Process: |
Yes |
| Application: |
Yes |
| Background
Process: |
No |
| Uses
Network: |
Yes |
| Uses
Internet: |
Yes |
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