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    IE8: Multiple internet explorer processes open with one browser open

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by JWBlue, Aug 7, 2010.

  1. JWBlue

    JWBlue Notebook Deity

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    Sometimes I will have 4-5 browsers open at once. I will then close all except one of them.

    When I go into task manager, Processes, there will still be 4-6 "iexplorer.exe" processes open.

    I don't want this. Why do they remain open after closing the browsers?

    Is there a fix for this?
     
    JWBlue, Aug 7, 2010
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  2. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    This is supposed to happen, helps with stability and if a tab crashes the whole browser is not supposed to go down. Chrome does it too and Firefox 4 will also.
     
    Jayayess1190, Aug 7, 2010
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  3. JWBlue

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    Yeah..I just found that out.

    Crap. These browsers are memory hogs. You really need a good processor and a lot of memory these days to have a smooth running system.
     
    JWBlue, Aug 7, 2010
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