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How to Remove Iexplore Exe Virus on Windows 7

What is iExplorer.exe?

No legitimate Windows file named "iexplorer.exe" appears to exist. (It is not Internet Explorer, which is "iexplore.exe".) An iPhone/iPad/iPod file manager named "IExplorer" advertised by Macroplant runs under iOS, not Windows. There are at least 88 known files that can load at Windows startup using this name. All are described as deposited by a virus, a Trojan, or a worm. It may appear in the local user's application data file, or in the Windows folder for temporary files. A malware known as "WindowsN.Ink", classified as "Malware.trace", is an autoscript redirecting to "C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Javaxii\iexplorer.exe".

The .exe extension on a filename indicates an executable file. Executable files may, in some cases, harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the iExplorer.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.

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IExplorer.exe file information

Windows Task Manager with iExplorer
IExplorer.exe process in Windows Task Manager

Description: IExplorer.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The iExplorer.exe file is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder (e.g. C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Javaxii\ or C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\). Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 750,320 bytes (35% of all occurrences), 13,179,660 bytes and 7 more variants. https://www.file.net/process/iexplorer.exe.html
The file is not a Windows system file. The program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: Run, User Shell Folders, MACHINE\Run, Userinit). IExplorer.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs, manipulate other programs and monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 49% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant: If problems with iExplorer.exe come up, you can do the following:
  1) uninstall AutoIt v3 Script software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 10/8/7)
  2) visit the www.autoitscript.com support page.

Recommended: Identify iExplorer.exe related errors

  • If iExplorer.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 64% dangerous. The file size is 645,120 bytes (33% of all occurrences), 696,832 bytes or 644,545 bytes. The file is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. The application is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: Run, User Shell Folders, MACHINE\Run, Userinit). IExplorer.exe is a file with no information about its developer. IExplorer.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs.
  • If iExplorer.exe is located in the C:\Windows folder, the security rating is 70% dangerous. The file size is 716,800 bytes. The application is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: Run, User Shell Folders, MACHINE\Run, Userinit). The iExplorer.exe file is not a Windows core file. The software has no file description. The program has no visible window. IExplorer.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder.
  • If iExplorer.exe is located in the Windows folder for temporary files, the security rating is 64% dangerous. The file size is 152,576 bytes.
  • If iExplorer.exe is located in a subfolder of Windows folder for temporary files, the security rating is 84% dangerous. The file size is 323,048 bytes.

External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

  • "iexplorer lptt01" definitely not required. Variant of the RapidBlaster parasite (in an "iexplorer" folder in Program Files). It is not recommended you manually uninstall RapidBlaster but use RapidBlaster Killer
  • "Internet Explorer" definitely not required. Added by the LORSIS WORM! Note - the legitimate IE (iexplore.exe) does not figure in Msconfig/Startup unless added manually and this loads from the "RunServices" key
  • "Internet Explorer Updater" definitely not required. Added by the REUR.B WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate Internet Explorer (iexplore.exe)
  • "irwftp" definitely not required. Added by the BANKER-AN TROJAN!
  • "Microsoft Associates, Inc." definitely not required. Added by a variant of the LOVGATE WORM!
  • "syscheck" definitely not required. Added by the AGENT.DM TROJAN!
  • "sysconfig" definitely not required. Added by the CULT.C WORM!
  • "sysconfig" definitely not required. Added by the CULT.H WORM!
  • "Windows Backup Configuration" definitely not required. Added by the GAOBOT.AZ WORM!
  • "WinVNC" definitely not required. Added by the EVIVINC VIRUS!

Important: Some malware also uses the file name iExplorer.exe, for example TROJ_GEN.R47C3A4 or TROJ_SPNR.0FHP12 (detected by TrendMicro), and Trojan.Generic.KDV.538808 (detected by F-Secure). Therefore, you should check the iExplorer.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

Best practices for resolving iExplorer issues

A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with iExplorer. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.

Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or, for Windows 8 and later versions, executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.

To help you analyze the iExplorer.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. BMalwarebytes Anti-Malware detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.

Other processes

inbox.exe pwrisosh.dll boxofttoolbox.exe iExplorer.exe orderreminder.exe comhookmonitor.exe rscp_svc.exe gameconfig.exe cancelautoplay.exe tfpupwdbankbho.dll btplayerctrl.exe [all]

How to Remove Iexplore Exe Virus on Windows 7

Source: https://www.file.net/process/iexplorer.exe.html