Repair Iexplore.exe Error

In this article, we will discuss what is iexplore.exe and a few instances of iexplore.exe error and their solutions.

What Is Iexplore.exe?

Iexplore.exe is the Microsoft Internet Explorer executable file and is used to run the application. By default, the iexplore.exe file is located in a subfolder of C:Program Files.

Iexplore.exe Errors

Error 1

When you start Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 on a Windows XP computer, Internet Explorer may crash and the following error message may flash on your screen:

“Iexplore.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.”

To see what data the error report contains. Click here”

When you view the data in the error report, you may see an error signature similar to one displayed below:

Cause

The above iexplore.exe error is generated when you are logged on with a limited user account and one of the following BHOs (Browser Helper Object) is installed on your computer:

• Morpheus Shopping Club
• Morpheus
• WURLD Shopping Community
• BuyersPort

The error occurs because these BHOs try to modify Windows registry entries and certain system files, which can only be accessed when you are logged on with an administrator account. As a result, the BHO is unable to access these registry entries and system files, causing Internet Explorer to crash.

Solution

To fix this iexplore.exe error, uninstall these BHOs from your computer.

Error 2

On a Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 computer that has Internet Explorer 6 installed, when you try to view a web page that contains .jpeg file, Internet Explorer may stop responding and an error message, similar to the one displayed below may appear on your screen:

“Unhandled exception at 0x7d708910 in iexplore.exe: 0xC0000005: Access violation writing location 0x0000006c.”

Cause

The above error is reported when the website you are visiting contains a damaged .jpeg file that has incorrect values for the number of scan lines.

Solution

To fix this iexplore.exe error, Microsoft has released a hotfix. You can download this hotfix to resolve the problem. Please note; apply the hotfix only to those computers that are facing with this particular problem.

Security Rating of iExplore.exe

The actual iexplore.exe file is a safe file and is signed by Microsoft. However, other instances of iexplore.exe have also been recorded.

A malicious version iexplore.exe is registered as a trojan that is used by hackers to remotely access your computer to steal your personal information, such as e-mail passwords and online banking details.

Iexplore.exe Virus – File Behavior

The malicious iexplore.exe process is recorded to perform the following behavior:

• Register a DLL (Dynamic Link Library) file.
• Create other processes.
• Delete other processes.
• Insert codes into other running processes.
• Modify registry to load programs automatically at system startup.
• Contain Rootkit functionality and hide itself from WinTask list.
• Insert code into running processes to monitor screen contents, keyboard inputs, and mouse activities.

Iexplore.exe Virus – Known Filename Aliases

The malicious Iexplore.exe file is also known to use the following filenames:

• KIEQQ.EXE
• QNLRZ.EXE
• YELZCQB.EXE
• UNNULK.EXE
• PANDA-DB.EXE
• RAVMOND.EXE
• CSRS.EXE
• CLONECD + CRACK.EXE
• RNLHUNE.EXE
• GQJXXG.EXE
• HHLKJVD.EXE
• NLOXLY.EXE
• 27352695.DAT
• ALGS.EXE
• GMXT.EXE
• ABOH.EXE
• TRPMD.EXE
• BOPQLGB.EXE

Known Internet Security Threats Associated with Malicious Iexplore.exe Process

Shared below is a list of security threats with that are associated with iexplore.exe virus:

• BackDoor-CEP.svr [McAfee]
• BKDR_BIFROSE.AIP [Trend Micro]
• Trojan.Win32.Agent.bcn [Kaspersky Lab]
• W32.Spybot.Worm [Symantec]
• Win32/IRCBot.worm.variant [AhnLab]
• Worm:Win32/Pushbot.gen [Microsoft]
• Backdoor.Win32.SdBot.eba [Kaspersky Lab]
• Virus.Win32.IRCBot.BSX [Ikarus]
• Backdoor.Bifrose [Symantec]
• Backdoor.Bifrose.RH.Gen [PC Tools]
• Generic.dx [McAfee]
• Infostealer [Symantec]
• Mal/Generic-A [Sophos]
• Trojan Horse [Symantec]
• W32.IRCBot [Symantec]
• W32/Sdbot.worm.gen.a [McAfee]
• Backdoor.Mechbot [PC Tools]
• Backdoor.Win32.Mechbot.d [Kaspersky Lab]
• Trojan.Agent.CZZK [PC Tools]
• Backdoor.Trojan [Symantec]
• Downloader [Symantec]
• New Malware.d [McAfee]
• W32/IRCbot.gen.f [McAfee]
• W32/Virut.gen.a [McAfee]
• VirTool:Win32/VBInject.gen!AN [Microsoft]
• WORM_VB.FON [Trend Micro]
• W32.Virut.W [Symantec]
• not-a-virus:Monitor.Win32.Ardamax.25 [Kaspersky Lab]
• Mal/Heuri-D, Mal/Behav-160 [Sophos]
• Keylog-Ardamax [McAfee]
• Backdoor.Sdbot [Symantec]

How to Get Rid of Malicious Iexplore.exe Process?

To ensure that only the valid iexplore.exe process is running on your computer and to get rid of malicious iexplore.exe, run a malware scan on your computer, using reliable and advanced security tools, such as XoftSpySE.

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Also, to ensure that malicious processes do not gain entries into your computer, always keep your anti-virus and anti-spyware tools up-to-date with the latest malware definitions and security updates.

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