2 iexplore.exe programs running in task manager.?

Question

IE 7 is running two programs one is taking a ton of memory. I can't close it, if I end the process it says: the tab has been recovered. What can I do about this? I have XP and run a virus and maleware scan.

Answer 1

Go into safe mode with networking, run free version of this~



Edit : a reboot only is a restart, you need to check for malware.

Answer 2

iexplore.exe is located at "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer"



Run Windows Optimum to know where these 2 iexplore.exe are located, if one of it's not located at "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer" then stop it and delete it.



To do so

- Launch Windows Optimum

- Click on the Process button

- Look where are they located



To stop and delete a process:

- Check it

- Click on the button : "stop process and delete file"



You can download Windows Optimum at http://www.net-studio.org/eng/windows-optimum.html

Answer 3

Reboot. when a process crashes completely, even windows somewhat loses control of it and the only fix is a reboot.