Why are there two iexplore.exe running

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I close my topics if you have not replied in 5 days. If you need more time, simply let me know. If I closed your topic and you need it to be reopened, simply PM me. Broni - thank you very much for your quick reply. RK pre-scan and scan found multiple threats, which it deleted. I ran MBAR a second time and no threats were found. Two "mbar-log" and one "system-log" reports were generated all pasted below. An update on my computer - multiple iexplore.

I also noted that two additional processes automatically executed: dllhost. Best Regards, -jsilny Drive 0 Scanning MBR on drive Performing system, memory and registry scan C] Done! Scan finished Creating System Restore point Scheduling clean up Removal successful.

No system shutdown is required. Broni, 1 I created a Windows 7 restore point - no issues 2 I disabled my anti-virus software and ran ComboFix without any issues. CF found 2 files that it deleted. The ComboFix. I re-enabled my anti-virus software. I have not observed any iexplore.

I also still observe the dllhost. Best Regards, -jsilny ComboFix Other Deletions. Files Created from to Find3M Report. Reg Loading Points. Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder. Completion time: ComboFix-quarantined-files. Pre-Run: 7,,, bytes free Post-Run: 7,,, bytes free. Looks good. Broni, The following steps were completed without issue: 1 Ran AdwCleaner. If IE is actually being a resource hog on your computer, check browser add-ons. With bit IE11 on Windows 7, if Protected Mode and Enhanced Protected Mode are both enabled, you will get bit manager processes and mostly bit tabs.

The content of some webpages may result in bit tabs. This will be automatic based on the content of the webpage. Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn't help. Thanks for your feedback. Choose where you want to search below Search Search the Community. IF I have IE active, there is always at least two iexplorer.