iexplore.exe is NOT spyware. It is the file that runs your web browser, Internet Explorer. This is an important, necessary, and safe file. You can easily verify this, too 1) open Task Manager (right click on taskbar, select Task Manager) 2) Click "Processes" tab 3) Open 1 instance of Internet Explorer. 4) Notice iexplore.exe shows up once in processes list 5) Highlight iexplore.exe 6) Press "End Process" button 7) Notice Internet Explorer web browser has shut down. You can also go to a website like the following for reference to verify this, as well: http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/processlibrary/iexplore/?s_kwcid=iexplore.exe|1213064768&gclid=CN3p0LX2x5MCFQuXGgodQFmXig However, iexplorer.exe (with an 'r') is related to a virus. Here's some info - http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2003-072806-1840-99&tabid=2

You should update your Anti-virus and Anti-spyware programs, and run a full scan on your machine with both. In this day and age, no one should even dare to surf the web without these protections on their machines. They are essential and required. If for some reason you do not have these essential programs on your machines, you can download trial versions from most companies that will give you full coverage for a limited time. http://www.kaspersky.com/downloads http://download.mcafee.com/eval/evaluate2.asp http://www.grisoft.com/ww.download-trial http://www.symantec.com/downloads/ If you don't want to install software right now, some manufacturers allow you to run a free scan to identify and remove current infections, if any exist - http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ http://www.stop-sign.com/se/se346b.php?n=s_gg_anti_scn&kw=gg_anti_scn_2_848_p021_t20070321_se_free%20scan&uid=9bc6871692c43a6ddae299047a7968b9&bit_mask=0&bit_sample=3902135321&ver=online&b=%26qq_google&pg=%26sx_spin%26se_spin%26se_spin&SV=se_spin http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp Be Aware that Anti-virus programs are NOT the same as Anti-Spyware programs. Anti-virus programs are not concerned with the majority of adware programs that exist. Anti-virus programs are focused on virus, trojan, and worm activity. Anti-Spyware programs are focused on programs which track your browsing activity and/or attempt to install programs which run ads on your machine. These are different types of programs with different functions, and you need both. Some Anti-virus companies have bundles of programs, or "suites" they offer which include both types of programs, and sometimes other programs such as utilities (tools) as well. However, the point being made here is that Spyware is not the same as a virus, worm, or trojan. They are different items and different tools and programs are needed to protect and remove them, and to repair any damage they may cause. Anti-Spyware http://www.webroot.com/En_US/consumer-products-spysweeper.html