Multiple iexplore.exe processes seem hung

[Brandon H.]

Why are the iexplore.exe processes not terminated after closing all instances
of the browser?

At one point over a dozen iexplore.exe process appeared in the task manager;
even though all IE windows were closed. Each process was consuming 20-30 MB
memory. The processes had to be terminated manually.

[Menetekel]

same here

Post by Brandon H.
Why are the iexplore.exe processes not terminated after closing all instances
of the browser?

[the process monster]

having the same trouble had 20 proc.going once. seems like a simple mistake
for microsoft to overlook! very upsetting

Post by Brandon H.
Why are the iexplore.exe processes not terminated after closing all instances
of the browser?
At one point over a dozen iexplore.exe process appeared in the task manager;
even though all IE windows were closed. Each process was consuming 20-30 MB
memory. The processes had to be terminated manually.

[David Bell]

I am getting this also. A new occurance of the iexplorer process starts when
you open another IE 7 browser or open the browser. Upon closure, everyone so
far is correct that the browser does not end the process without having to
open the task manager and forcing an end to the process. This is what
happens during beta testing sometimes and Microsoft, I am sure, will fix this
before the final IE browser comes out.
--
David A Bell II

Post by Brandon H.
Why are the iexplore.exe processes not terminated after closing all instances
of the browser?
At one point over a dozen iexplore.exe process appeared in the task manager;
even though all IE windows were closed. Each process was consuming 20-30 MB
memory. The processes had to be terminated manually.

[Chris S.]

Just my note I am having the same problem.. iexlopore.exe will not close,
meaning that every new window or use of IE7 process runs untill task ended
manually.

Chris

Post by Brandon H.
Why are the iexplore.exe processes not terminated after closing all instances
of the browser?
At one point over a dozen iexplore.exe process appeared in the task manager;
even though all IE windows were closed. Each process was consuming 20-30 MB
memory. The processes had to be terminated manually.

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE]

Post by Chris S.
Just my note I am having the same problem.. iexlopore.exe will not
close, meaning that every new window or use of IE7 process runs
untill task ended manually.
Chris

Post by Brandon H.
Why are the iexplore.exe processes not terminated after closing all
instances of the browser?
At one point over a dozen iexplore.exe process appeared in the task
manager; even though all IE windows were closed. Each process was
consuming 20-30 MB memory. The processes had to be terminated
manually.

You may be infested with malware.
Systematically go through the steps at this site:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
also see
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum55.html

[Chris S.]

Thank for the information try and tested found nothing... all clean

Post by Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE

Post by Chris S.
Just my note I am having the same problem.. iexlopore.exe will not
close, meaning that every new window or use of IE7 process runs
untill task ended manually.
Chris

Post by Brandon H.
Why are the iexplore.exe processes not terminated after closing all
instances of the browser?
At one point over a dozen iexplore.exe process appeared in the task
manager; even though all IE windows were closed. Each process was
consuming 20-30 MB memory. The processes had to be terminated
manually.

You may be infested with malware.
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
also see
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum55.html
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Post by Chris S.
Thank for the information try and tested found nothing... all clean

Post by Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE

Post by Chris S.
Just my note I am having the same problem.. iexlopore.exe will not
close, meaning that every new window or use of IE7 process runs
untill task ended manually.
Chris

Post by Brandon H.
Why are the iexplore.exe processes not terminated after closing all
instances of the browser?
At one point over a dozen iexplore.exe process appeared in the task
manager; even though all IE windows were closed. Each process was
consuming 20-30 MB memory. The processes had to be terminated
manually.

You may be infested with malware.
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
also see
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum55.html

...

[DougW]

I also have the same problem of multiple iexplorer.exe's running and I know
for sure that my computer is not affected with adware/virus.

Doug W.

Post by Brandon H.
Why are the iexplore.exe processes not terminated after closing all instances
of the browser?
At one point over a dozen iexplore.exe process appeared in the task manager;
even though all IE windows were closed. Each process was consuming 20-30 MB
memory. The processes had to be terminated manually.

[Guy]

I am experiencing this too from time to time. If I try to launch IE from a
website shortcut it won't load until I kill these "hung" iexplore.exe
processes in the task manager.
--
Guy
Forefront Business Solutions
www.forefrontbusinesssolutions.com
www.forefrontbusiness.com

Post by DougW
I also have the same problem of multiple iexplorer.exe's running and I know
for sure that my computer is not affected with adware/virus.
Doug W.

Post by Brandon H.
Why are the iexplore.exe processes not terminated after closing all instances
of the browser?
At one point over a dozen iexplore.exe process appeared in the task manager;
even though all IE windows were closed. Each process was consuming 20-30 MB
memory. The processes had to be terminated manually.

[Chris S.]

Thanks Guys thought I was going mad here... still have the same problem...
had to take IE7 of to get some work done ... new PC coming this week I hope
will try on that and see what happens.

Just a thought are any of you running raid... as i have had problems at work
with acrobat pro... just a thought.

Post by Guy
I am experiencing this too from time to time. If I try to launch IE from a
website shortcut it won't load until I kill these "hung" iexplore.exe
processes in the task manager.
--
Guy
Forefront Business Solutions
www.forefrontbusinesssolutions.com
www.forefrontbusiness.com

Post by DougW
I also have the same problem of multiple iexplorer.exe's running and I know
for sure that my computer is not affected with adware/virus.
Doug W.

Post by Brandon H.
Why are the iexplore.exe processes not terminated after closing all instances
of the browser?
At one point over a dozen iexplore.exe process appeared in the task manager;
even though all IE windows were closed. Each process was consuming 20-30 MB
memory. The processes had to be terminated manually.

...

[DougW]

I am also running raid 0. I'm not sure how this would cause the problem though.

Doug W.

Post by Chris S.
Thanks Guys thought I was going mad here... still have the same problem...
had to take IE7 of to get some work done ... new PC coming this week I hope
will try on that and see what happens.
Just a thought are any of you running raid... as i have had problems at work
with acrobat pro... just a thought.

Post by Guy
I am experiencing this too from time to time. If I try to launch IE from a
website shortcut it won't load until I kill these "hung" iexplore.exe
processes in the task manager.
--
Guy
Forefront Business Solutions
www.forefrontbusinesssolutions.com
www.forefrontbusiness.com

Post by DougW
I also have the same problem of multiple iexplorer.exe's running and I know
for sure that my computer is not affected with adware/virus.
Doug W.

Post by Brandon H.
Why are the iexplore.exe processes not terminated after closing all instances
of the browser?
At one point over a dozen iexplore.exe process appeared in the task manager;
even though all IE windows were closed. Each process was consuming 20-30 MB
memory. The processes had to be terminated manually.

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