Too many IE6 listings in Task Manager

Hi all,

Has anyone ever had this problem? IE6 will not work if it is already listed
in the XP task manager. After I kill all of the IE6 processes, then it will
work again.

I've had this problem for some time now, but I just recently discovered the
excess IE6 processes in Task Manager. And unless those processes are closed,
I get sysfader hang messages whenever I try to restart the pc.

All of these problems started after installing the Feb. 2008, Office 2003
updates.

[The problem started in February and you're asking about it in September?]

Malicious software ("malware") could be installed on your computer.

Make sure that your anti-malware software is running, then download the
latest signatures and run a full scan.

If you don't have comprehensive anti-malware software, I'm officially
out of things to say to you. Except for this: Install comprehensive
anti-malware software and learn how to use its features.

Try scanning your system with /several/ of the better online scanners,
such as:
Kaspersky Antivirus (http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner)
Panda ActiveScan (http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan)

Download HijackThis from www.trendsecure.com. Run it, save a log, and
post the log at one of the many sites that support HJT, such as
spywarewarrior.com, bleepingcomputer.com, and temerc.com (but not here).
Within a day, sometimes within an hour, you'll have one-on-one
step-by-step advice from a security expert on cleaning up any
infestations—or you'll have a clean bill of health from the volunteer
expert.

Even the best detection and removal software can't fix every malware
infection. If none of the above remove the infection, you may want to
show the computer to a professional.

---
Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est

rustyfender04 wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Has anyone ever had this problem? IE6 will not work if it is already listed
> in the XP task manager. After I kill all of the IE6 processes, then it will
> work again.
>
> I've had this problem for some time now, but I just recently discovered the
> excess IE6 processes in Task Manager. And unless those processes are closed,
> I get sysfader hang messages whenever I try to restart the pc.
>
> All of these problems started after installing the Feb. 2008, Office 2003
> updates.
>
>

Been there, done that...except for posting a Hijackthis log, but I have
examined the log a few times myself and could not find anything.

Actually, I have re-installed the OS about three times since February, and
all goes well until I download the Office 2003 updates for February 2008.


"Leonard Grey" <l.grey@not.valid.net> wrote in message
news:%23kJqSBtDJHA.3624@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> [The problem started in February and you're asking about it in September?]
>
> Malicious software ("malware") could be installed on your computer.
>
> Make sure that your anti-malware software is running, then download the
> latest signatures and run a full scan.
>
> If you don't have comprehensive anti-malware software, I'm officially out
> of things to say to you. Except for this: Install comprehensive
> anti-malware software and learn how to use its features.
>
> Try scanning your system with /several/ of the better online scanners,
> such as:
> Kaspersky Antivirus (http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner)
> Panda ActiveScan (http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan)
>
> Download HijackThis from www.trendsecure.com. Run it, save a log, and post
> the log at one of the many sites that support HJT, such as
> spywarewarrior.com, bleepingcomputer.com, and temerc.com (but not here).
> Within a day, sometimes within an hour, you'll have one-on-one
> step-by-step advice from a security expert on cleaning up any
> infestations—or you'll have a clean bill of health from the volunteer
> expert.
>
> Even the best detection and removal software can't fix every malware
> infection. If none of the above remove the infection, you may want to show
> the computer to a professional.
>
> ---
> Leonard Grey
> Errare humanum est
>
> rustyfender04 wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Has anyone ever had this problem? IE6 will not work if it is already
>> listed in the XP task manager. After I kill all of the IE6 processes,
>> then it will work again.
>>
>> I've had this problem for some time now, but I just recently discovered
>> the excess IE6 processes in Task Manager. And unless those processes are
>> closed, I get sysfader hang messages whenever I try to restart the pc.
>>
>> All of these problems started after installing the Feb. 2008, Office 2003
>> updates.

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
to an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in
conjuction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on
its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any
hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, or other appropriate forums for review
by an expert in such matters, not here.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair shop.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

rustyfender04 wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Has anyone ever had this problem? IE6 will not work if it is already
> listed
> in the XP task manager. After I kill all of the IE6 processes, then it
> will
> work again.
>
> I've had this problem for some time now, but I just recently discovered
> the
> excess IE6 processes in Task Manager. And unless those processes are
> closed,
> I get sysfader hang messages whenever I try to restart the pc.
>
> All of these problems started after installing the Feb. 2008, Office 2003
> updates.

Thanks very much.

I'll see what I can do.

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:ugNp1BvDJHA.4976@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
>
> Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis
> log to an appropriate forum.
>
> Checking for/Help with Hijackware
> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
> http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction
> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
> http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
>
> When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
> (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use
> (in conjuction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix
> anything on its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any
> hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
> http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30,
> http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
> http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, or other appropriate forums for review
> by an expert in such matters, not here.**
>
> If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting
> this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
> independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair shop.
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
> rustyfender04 wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Has anyone ever had this problem? IE6 will not work if it is already
>> listed
>> in the XP task manager. After I kill all of the IE6 processes, then it
>> will
>> work again.
>>
>> I've had this problem for some time now, but I just recently discovered
>> the
>> excess IE6 processes in Task Manager. And unless those processes are
>> closed,
>> I get sysfader hang messages whenever I try to restart the pc.
>>
>> All of these problems started after installing the Feb. 2008, Office 2003
>> updates.
>