i know this is obviously internet explorer but on task manager, why is this on constantly even when ive closed all browsers?? when i end task it, it goes then pops back up :-( can somebody help me please cos i dont like the 20,140k of my mem its taking up :mad:

Hi,

Having a quick look around, there are some references to possible spyware/virus actvity if you have more than one constant instance of iexplore.exe in your task manager.

Best bet would be to run Spybot, Adaware (available on this site) and your choice of AV product, although stinger is pretty good imho

I have to agree with JDawg on this one. i have suffered from this problem before and his suggestion worked a treat for me

ive tried spybot n hijack this - stil the same problem

Found this great post about the problem you have specified, here: http://forums.maddoktor2.com/index.php?act=idx

When finshed following directions, post a complete HijackThis log.

Important: Create a folder on the C: drive called C:\HJT.
You can do this by going to My Computer (Windows key+e) then double click on C: then right click and select New then Folder and name it HJT.

Move HijackThis.exe into this folder as you do not want the HijackThis backup logs in the Temp folder that should be cleaned out periodically.

When you run HijackThis from C:\HJT folder by double clicking on it and have it "Fixed checked" it will create a backup file of modifications to use if restore is necessary.

Make sure 'show all files' is enabled:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...&osv=&osv_lvl=

Boot into Safe Mode by tapping F8 key repeatedly at bootup.
More detailed instructions here:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...01052409420406

Find and delete if still present:
D:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Program Files\Gbieh.dll <== file

Start HijackThis and tick the boxes next to all these, then close all browser and explorer windows, and tell HijackThis to "Fix checked" if still present.

O2 - BHO: G-Buster Browser Defense - {C41A1C0E-EA6C-11D4-B1B8-444553540000} - D:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Program Files\Gbieh.dll
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = D:\Arquivos de programas\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE

Reboot and Install the prevention protection below and help your friends from being infected on the Internet.
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."

Empty the Recycle Bin frequently.

Run CleanUp! as the Temp folders should be cleaned out periodically as installation programs and hijack programs leave a lot of junk there.
http://cleanup.stevengould.org/
Then reboot to let it clean out what it found.

By the way, in order to improve Internet Explorer (IE) performance the Temporary(TIF)should be cleaned out periodically.
Also, it is a good idea to limit the size of the TIF to 200MB for performance sake.
In IE go to Tools then Internet Options then Settings and move the slider down to 200MB.

Download and install WinPatrol.
http://www.winpatrol.com

Browser settings for increased security:
http://bshagnasty.home.att.net/browsersettings.htm

Install IE-SPYAD then run the install.bat in the ie-spyad folder and SpywareBlaster then keep them up to date as today's Internet is full of nasty infections.
https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/ehowes/www...ce.htm#IESPYAD
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

All info in this post is credited to : http://forums.maddoktor2.com/index.php?act=idx

Some of it may not be relevant BUT it will be worth you posting a HJT log here on PCHF

I decided to take a scan as well. Can yyou have a look and see if theres any problems.

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