IEXPLORE.EXE

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Joe

when I do a 'cntl/alt/delete, I see IEXPLORE.EXE running
even though everything is closed. When I try to end this
process nothing happens. This is taking up about 46K of
memory. Running Windows XP Pro. Any suggestions?
 
This parasite RapidBlaster uses iexplorer.exe to hide. Make sure you remove
the correct one.
http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/RapidBlaster.html

IE 6.

Try this: Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Browsing
Uncheck the Enable 3rd party browser extensions

If this clears your problem then find out who the culprit(s) is/are with
these tools.

Let AD-Aware Scan your system for advertising Spyware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com

or:

SpyBot-S&D
http://security.kolla.de/

p.s Reset the 3rd party browser setting.

More:
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
 
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