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iexplorer.exe file information

The process Microsoft Internet Explorer Add-Ins or MSIEXPLR or Smart Card Resource Management Server or Hello belongs to the software iexplorer.exe or Microsoft Internet Explorer or Microsoft(R) Windows (R) 1998 Operating System or stub or n 81y7gnma or Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Operating System or World Wide Web or Server or WorldWideWeb by Mi or Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com) or MSN or vbnxcvdfcvb or Internet or Private or Inter net.

Description: File iexplorer.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows or sometimes in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 24,576 bytes (48% of all occurrence), 187,622 bytes, 40,448 bytes, 208,102 bytes, 1,633,847 bytes, 19,456 bytes, 39,936 bytes, 28,672 bytes, 29,696 bytes, 40,960 bytes, 41,984 bytes, 183,524 bytes.
The program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). File iexplorer.exe is not a Windows core file. There is no description of the program. The program has no visible window. It is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The application listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. iexplorer.exe is able to manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 70% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If iexplorer.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 78% dangerous. File size is 417,792 bytes (11% of all occurrence), 634,880 bytes, 110,956 bytes, 28,160 bytes, 47,889 bytes, 36,864 bytes, 17,204 bytes, 16,702 bytes, 335,360 bytes, 22,407 bytes, 1,347,584 bytes. File iexplorer.exe is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. There is no description of the program. The file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. Program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). iexplorer.exe is able to hide itself, monitor applications, manipulate other programs, record inputs.

If iexplorer.exe is located in C:\ then the security rating is 72% dangerous. File size is 24,576 bytes (80% of all occurrence), 53,760 bytes. The application has no file description. The program is not visible. It is not a Windows system file. Program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The process uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet.

If iexplorer.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows then the security rating is 84% dangerous. File size is 195,072 bytes (66% of all occurrence), 204,140 bytes.

If iexplorer.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\ then the security rating is 82% dangerous. File size is 32,768 bytes.

If iexplorer.exe is located in the folder "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 46% dangerous. File size is 99,787 bytes.

If iexplorer.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 36% dangerous. File size is 387,402 bytes.

If iexplorer.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 100% dangerous. File size is 502,272 bytes.

If iexplorer.exe is located in the "My Files" folder then the security rating is 66% dangerous. File size is 790,528 bytes.

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

  • "iexplorer lptt01" definitely not required. Variant of the RapidBlaster parasite (in an "iexplorer" folder in Program Files). It is not recommended you manually uninstall RapidBlaster but use RapidBlaster Killer - see here
  • "Internet Explorer" definitely not required. Added by the LORSIS WORM! Note - the legitimate IE (iexplore.exe) does not figure in Msconfig/Startup unless added manually and this loads from the "RunServices" key
  • "Internet Explorer Updater" definitely not required. Added by the REUR.B WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe)
  • "irwftp" definitely not required. Added by the BANKER-AN TROJAN!
  • "Microsoft Associates, Inc." definitely not required. Added by a variant of the LOVGATE WORM!
  • "syscheck" definitely not required. Added by the AGENT.DM TROJAN!
  • "sysconfig" definitely not required. Added by the CULT.C WORM!
  • "sysconfig" definitely not required. Added by the CULT.H WORM!
  • "Windows Backup Configuration" definitely not required. Added by the GAOBOT.AZ WORM!
  • "WinVNC" definitely not required. Added by the EVIVINC VIRUS!

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as iexplorer.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the iexplorer.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.

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I use the public library time is valuable. When it comes on, the screen turns off, and causes waste of time to start all over again. I am not authorized to do anything to correct the problem.
  samwinirise  
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I deleted the Program (CiD Help) and the only instance of iexplorer i get now is when i open internet explorer
  Tyson L Harris  
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it keeps poping up with an error and freezing up win98 and i need help what to do
  Andy  
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It also exists in folder "Programme Files/Internet Explorer" in my computer. It has been downloaded automatically and windows security system asked me whether to run it or not with a warning of is being suspecious.
  Ritesh Jain  
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I know that I have been trying to get rid of it for 2 weeks. I've been through just about every commercial malware/ad/spy scanner available. I know that it is in C:\windows and that it relies on another root file to respawn after deleting it. I know that it now has the power to Autoclose Task manager while it is running. I know that if you completely remove the good Iexplorer in program files, it cannot execute it's actions. It will complain to you that it cannot access internet explorer (lol in your face). I know that I have removed over 20 viruses from my computer using pscan.exe by Ikarus.
  Kasiban  
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I had one and ended up to reformat .
  user1  
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Spyware created in C:\windows\iexplorer.exe
  Rob  
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This one took me awhile to figure out. First of all, the iexplorer I got was a memory hog that slowed down the internet. It immitates the good file, iexplore.exe. I found it and deleted it in the internet explorer folder. After deleting it, windows "healed" that "wound" by replacing it by itself with iexplore.exe. And since then, I haven't had any problems with it. Remember, don't delete iexplore.exe, this is a good file. Delete the malware copy/immitation iexplorer.exe, and, if it works like mine did, windows will replace the missing hole you've created with the real file.
  bman9089  
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hogging all virtual memory on three of my family's computers. It seems to want to share internet providing duties between explorer.exe and itself, iexplorer.exe. I'm not sure why. All I know is that it slows the internet to a crawl. Dial up seems faster than DSL with iexplorer.exe. I ended the process in my virtual memory and it seemed to stop and my connection was back to normal.
  bman9089  
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Summary: 1 user think iexplorer.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 1 user suspect danger. 7 users think iexplorer.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 2 users doesn't grade iexplorer.exe ("not sure about it").

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