What is iExplore.exe?
iExplore.exe is part of Rkill and developed by Bleeping Computer, LLC according to the iExplore.exe version information.
iExplore.exe's description is "Terminates malware processes so that you can run your normal security programs."
iExplore.exe is digitally signed by Bleeping Computer, LLC..
iExplore.exe is usually located in the 'c:\users\%USERNAME%\app cur2\' folder.
Some of the anti-virus scanners at VirusTotal detected iExplore.exe.
If you have additional information about the file, please share it with the FreeFixer users by posting a comment at the bottom of this page.
Vendor and version information [?]
The following is the available information on iExplore.exe:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | Rkill |
| Company name | Bleeping Computer, LLC |
| File description | Terminates malware processes so that you can run your normal security programs. |
| Internal name | rkill.exe |
| Original filename | rkill.exe |
| Legal copyright | © BleepingComputer.com. All rights reserved. |
| Product version | 2.8.4 |
| File version | 2.8.4 |
Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:
| Product name | Rkill |
| Company name | Bleeping Computer, LLC |
| File description | Terminates malware processes so that.. |
| Internal name | rkill.exe |
| Original filename | rkill.exe |
| Legal copyright | © BleepingComputer.com. All rights .. |
| Product version | 2.8.4 |
| File version | 2.8.4 |
Digital signatures [?]
iExplore.exe has a valid digital signature.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Signer name | Bleeping Computer, LLC. |
| Certificate issuer name | GlobalSign CodeSigning CA - G2 |
| Certificate serial number | 1121ce8b38425c064ffece42af44671c2a94 |
VirusTotal report
4 of the 55 anti-virus programs at VirusTotal detected the iExplore.exe file. That's a 7% detection rate.
| Scanner | Detection Name |
|---|---|
| AegisLab | DangerousObject.Multi.Gen.mmaR |
| McAfee | Artemis!DD56EC4F2374 |
| McAfee-GW-Edition | Artemis!Trojan |
| Rising | PE:Malware.Generic/QRS!1.9E2D [F] |
iExplore.exe removal instructions
The instructions below shows how to remove iExplore.exe with help from the FreeFixer removal tool. Basically, you install FreeFixer, scan your computer, check the iExplore.exe file for removal, restart your computer and scan it again to verify that iExplore.exe has been successfully removed. Here are the removal instructions in more detail:
- Download and install FreeFixer: http://www.freefixer.com/download.html
- Start FreeFixer and press the Start Scan button. The scan will finish in approximately five minutes.
- When the scan is finished, locate iExplore.exe in the scan result and tick the checkbox next to the iExplore.exe file. Do not check any other file for removal unless you are 100% sure you want to delete it. Tip: Press CTRL-F to open up FreeFixer's search dialog to quickly locate iExplore.exe in the scan result.
c:\users\%USERNAME%\app cur2\iExplore.exe 
- Scroll down to the bottom of the scan result and press the Fix button. FreeFixer will now delete the iExplore.exe file.
- Restart your computer.
- Start FreeFixer and scan your computer again. If iExplore.exe still remains in the scan result, proceed with the next step. If iExplore.exe is gone from the scan result you're done.
- If iExplore.exe still remains in the scan result, check its checkbox again in the scan result and click Fix.
- Restart your computer.
- Start FreeFixer and scan your computer again. Verify that iExplore.exe no longer appear in the scan result.
Filename variants
iExplore.exe may also use other filenames. The most common variants are listed below:
- rkill.com
- rkill.exe
- rkill[1].exe
Folder name variants
iExplore.exe may also be located in other folders than c:\users\%USERNAME%\app cur2\. The most common variants are listed below:
- c:\users\%USERNAME%\downloads\
- c:\downloads\
- c:\users\%USERNAME%\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\vx9v3p6d\
Other files also named iExplore.exe
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Hashes [?]
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| MD5 | dd56ec4f23743414581e3e3b8bff5efa |
| SHA256 | 6f084bfc9e26773a7d8f6c59b3650f7307a7b725fd2e9fddcba2199c28a349af |
Error Messages
These are some of the error messages that can appear related to iexplore.exe:
iexplore.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
iexplore.exe - Application Error. The instruction at "0xXXXXXXXX" referenced memory at "0xXXXXXXXX". The memory could not be "read/written". Click on OK to terminate the program.
Terminates malware processes so that you can run your normal security programs. has stopped working.
End Program - iexplore.exe. This program is not responding.
iexplore.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
iexplore.exe - Application Error. The application failed to initialize properly (0xXXXXXXXX). Click OK to terminate the application.
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What did other users do?
The poll result listed below shows what users chose to do with iExplore.exe. 50% have voted for removal. Based on votes from 2 users.
NOTE: Please do not use this poll as the only source of input to determine what you will do with iExplore.exe. Only 2 users has voted so far so it does not offer a high degree of confidence.
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