What's up with IEXPLORE.EXE?

Question

Ok so I have these 2 processes, both IEXPLORE.EXE, and one is using 100,000 K of memory, now from what I can gather the process is just internet explorer... but I don't use internet explorer at all.... could someone maybe help me figure out why it's doing this? And how I can fix it.

Answer 1

if u have google desktop, aol desktop, or anything else like that, it could be using IE to get online...just a thought

Answer 2

Select end process.  Are they always running or is it just this once?  What is the actual problem.  Is it slowing down your machine?

Answer 3

try to stop this process. If it is a real internet explorer, your desktop will crash. If not, it might be a virus. So, reboot in safe mode and scan the system with an antivirus.

Answer 4

Windows runs around internet explorer. Anytime you browse a folder or a harddrive, you are using internet explorer. Try restarting the computer, or get the newest updates for your windows.

Answer 5

Well, you could just try killing it and see if it helps. Press Ctrl-Alt-Del, and go to processes. Select it, then press end process. If it keeps coming back, some other program must be using it, probably Office.