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What is iexplore.exe?

Part of Windows® Internet Explorer by Microsoft

What is it?

IExplore.exe is at the top level, and is the Internet Explorer executable. It is a small application that relies on the other main components of Internet Explorer to do the work of rendering, navigation, protocol implementation, and so on.
Description of iexplore.exe from Microsoft
“Internet Explorer harnesses the untapped power of your PC, delivering pages full of vivid graphics, smoother video, and interactive content. Experience the web the way you want to with a cleaner look, favorite sites pinned to the taskbar, and seamless integration with Windows.Browse confidently with built-in tools like SmartScreen Filter and Tracking Protection that let you be more aware of threats to your PC and your privacy. The new graphic capabilities and improved performance in Internet Explorer 9 set the stage for immersive and rich experiences. ”
(iexplore.exe is a system file that is installed with Windows)
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How does iexplore.exe run?

Process - iexplore.exe is an instance of a running program.

How does iexplore.exe start?

Shell open command - iexplore.exe is typically associtated with identifier name of ftp with and identifier of "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" %1. A Shell Open Command allows for an association of a file extension and a program. This association allows an application to be run when the icon or a context menu item is clicked upon in the Windows Explorer window.
Scheduled task - iexplore.exe is launched automatically by registering itself into the Windows Task Scheduler under the task name '\0'. Task Scheduler provides the ability to schedule the launch of programs or scripts at pre-defined times or after specified time intervals or even with event-based triggers.

Community

What is the community is seeing?What is the community is doing?
About 0.2% of all Boost users have the iexplore.exe process running.Of the 0.2% of iexplore.exe users, less than 1% have disabled it.
How stable is Windows® Internet Explorer?
Based on crash data discovered by Boost, stability is a measure of how sound this particular process and the average percent of times it crashes.
     iexplore.exe0.03%
Typical program1.26%
Typical file (disk image) location:
C:\Program Files\internet explorer\iexplore.exe

Are there other versions of Windows® Internet Explorer?

iexplore.exe - version 9.00.8112.16421 (WIN7_IE9_RTM.110308-0330)
iexplore.exe - version 8.00.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
iexplore.exe - version 8.00.6001.18702 (longhorn_ie8_rtm(wmbla).090308-0339) (this)
iexplore.exe - version 7.00.6000.20935 (vista_ldr.081013-1507)
iexplore.exe - version 7.00.6000.20900 (vista_ldr.080820-1506)
iexplore.exe - version 7.00.6000.17114 (vista_gdr.120824-1002)
iexplore.exe - version 7.00.6000.16945 (vista_gdr.091027-0049)
iexplore.exe - version 7.00.6000.16705 (vista_gdr.080618-1506)
iexplore.exe - version 7.00.6000.16674 (vista_gdr.080415-1732)
iexplore.exe - version 7.00.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205)
iexplore.exe - version 7.00.5730.13 (longhorn(wmbla).070711-1130)
iexplore.exe - version 10.00.9200.16521 (win8_gdr_soc_ie.130216-2100)
iexplore.exe - version 10.00.9200.16438 (win8_gdr_soc_ie_beta.121108-2200)
iexplore.exe - version 10.00.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
iexplore.exe - version 10.00.8400.0 (winmain_win8rc.120518-1423)
iexplore.exe - version 10.00.8250.0 (winmain_win8beta.120217-1520)

What else is related?

ie4uinit.exe (Windows® Internet Explorer by Microsoft)
iesetup.exe (Windows® Internet Explorer by Microsoft)
hmmapi.dll (Windows® Internet Explorer by Microsoft)
themeui.dll (Windows-Design-API by Microsoft)
sstext3d.scr (Direct3D-Textbildschirmschoner by Microsoft)
photoviewershim.dll (Windows Live Photo Gallery by Microsoft)
logonui.exe (Windows-Anmeldebenutzeroberfläche by Microsoft)
system.componentmodel.composition.resources.dll (Microsoft® .NET Framework by Microsoft)
presentationframework.resources.dll (Microsoft® .NET Framework by Microsoft)
updater.exe (Skype by Microsoft)
msxml4a.dll (Microsoft(R) MSXML 4.0 SP1 by Microsoft)
msxml4r.dll (Microsoft(R) MSXML 4.0 SP1 by Microsoft)
msxml4.dll (Microsoft(R) MSXML 4.0 SP 2 by Microsoft)
freecell.exe (Entertainment Pack FreeCell Game by Microsoft)
wiaacmgr.exe (Windows Picture Acquisition Wizard by Microsoft)
prodaiintl1033.dll (ProdAddInIntl by Microsoft)
mimectl.dll (Microsoft® Exchange by Microsoft)
msvcp60.dll (Microsoft (R) Visual C++ by Microsoft)
rstrui.exe (System Restore Application by Microsoft)
dismhost.exe (Dism Host Servicing Process by Microsoft)
bcmsqlstartupsvc.exe (Business Contact Manager for Microsoft Outlook 2010 by Microsoft)
msonsext.dll (Microsoft Office by Microsoft)

Windows® Internet Explorer Stability

iexplore.exe crashes or has encountered a critical error 0.8900% of the time.
1.  
Error: Stopped working (BEX)
Occurred: over 6 months ago
2.  
Error: Stopped working (APPCRASH)
Occurred: over 3 months ago
3.  
Error: Stopped working (BEX)
Occurred: over 3 months ago

What Windows OS versions does this run on?

Microsoft Windows XP (5.1.2600.196608)
Windows Vista (TM) Home Premium (6.0.6001.65536)
Windows Vista (TM) Ultimate (6.0.6001.65536)
Windows Vista (TM) Home Premium (6.0.6002.131072)
Windows Vista (TM) Ultimate (6.0.6002.131072)

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File details

File name: iexplore.exe
Publisher: Microsoft Corporation (verified)
Name: Windows® Internet Explorer
Description: Internet Explorer
Version: 8.00.6001.18702 (longhorn_ie8_rtm(wmbla).090308-0339)
Product version: 8.00.6001.18702
Size: 623.27 KB
Original file name: IEXPLORE.EXE.MUI
Windows file protection: Yes

Digital certificate

Issued to: Microsoft Corporation
Certificate authority: Microsoft Corporation
Expiration date: 10/26/2013

Shell open command details

Name: InternetShortcut
Command: "C:\Program Files\internet explorer\iexplore.exe" "%1"

Scheduled task details

CLSID: {2DCD1DD7-C11A-429A-A73E-B7C06B5288CE}
Command: \{2DCD1DD7-C11A-429A-A73E-B7C06B5288CE}

Image hashes

MD5: ed65737d70fdeac29f738e77d2496ee5
SHA-1: c607de36f4f4de40f87fc26f39e449faea789783
SHA-256: 197c26ef539369049ff0f4558ad8cb3863832b0d00ccb2408444d975d662b0da

PE image details

Subsystem: Windows GUI
Langauge*: Microsoft Visual C++
File packed: No
Import Table
advapi32.dll
api-ms-win-downlevel-advapi32-l1-1-0.dll
api-ms-win-downlevel-shlwapi-l1-1-0.dll
gdi32.dll
kernel32.dll
msvcrt.dll
ntdll.dll
ole32.dll
shell32.dll
shlwapi.dll
user32.dll
version.dll
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