iexplore.exe Information

iexplore.exe

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What is it?
Internet Explorer - iexplore.exe

What does iexplore.exe do?
This is the main executable to the browser brought to you by Microsoft. If you're using this then please look into Firefox. This browser is a security hazard

Microsoft's information page.

Virus Precautions:
You'll want to keep an eye on this google search for any known viruses. The normal location of iexplore.exe is C:Program FilesInternet Exploreriexplore.exe There's a LOT of bugs you need to worry about if the exe is running in any location other than that one.

search Trend Micro.

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iexplore.exe is a Windows System File and should be in a system directory. If it is then this application is safe.

Startup DB Entries:
( 1 ) "Added by the RBOT-EZ WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%"
( 2 ) "Added by the BANCBAN-GF TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%"
( 3 ) "Added by the SDBOT-KW WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%"
( 4 ) "Added by the SDBOT-WO WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%"
( 5 ) "Added by the BOXER TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%"
( 6 ) "Added by the APHEXDOOR TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %Windir%"
( 7 ) "Added by the DLOADER-YZ TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in a ""Custom"" subfolder"
( 8 ) "Added by the BANKER-BWE TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%"
( 9 ) "Added by the LITHIUM BACKDOOR! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup!"
( 10 ) "Added by the RBOT-EY WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%"
( 11 ) "Added by the SDBOT-UL WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%"
( 12 ) "Added by the FORBOT-FL WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%"
( 13 ) "Added by the KILLAV.B WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This file is located in a %Windir%\Java\Java folder"
( 14 ) "Added by the QQROB-R TROJAN! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%"
( 15 ) "Added by the FORBOT-AG WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe) which is always located in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer and should not normally figure in Msconfig/Startup! This one is located in %System%"

Disclaimer

Every attempt has been made to ensure the information about iexplore.exe is accurate but alot of malware applications try to pose as valid applications. If it is something other than what was posted above please leave some feedback in the forum.
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User Comments

ida I get iexplore exe 0x62303924 cannot read the instructions from Ox02a3305c what does this mean.
Abused_Rugz Guide to remove iexplore.exe: goto C://Program Files/Internet Explorer/ replace iexplore.exe with firefox.exe rename firefox.exe to iexplore.exe IEXPLORE.EXE shouldn't be in a system folder. If it is, then the application is unsafe and should be removed.
Brandon I keep getting the following message every time i try and open Internet Explorer: "IEXPLORE.exe has generated errors and will be closed by Windows. You need to restart the program. An error log has been created. What do I do to prevent from getting that message again?

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