Full Version: 2 iexplore.exe running
I have'nt used my ie browser for awhile. Today I opened it up and I noticed that I have 2 iexplore.exe C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe processes running in my untrusted processes is this normal ?
Hello,
If you have IE8, it's normal normal to have two or more iexplore.exe processes when Internet Explorer 8 window is open. This is due to a change implemented in Internet Explorer 8 where the frame and tabs are split, each having their own processes.
If you have IE8, it's normal normal to have two or more iexplore.exe processes when Internet Explorer 8 window is open. This is due to a change implemented in Internet Explorer 8 where the frame and tabs are split, each having their own processes.
Hi i u want to have only one proces
"You must create a DWORD value in the key above. To access this key go to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER > Software > Microsoft > Internet Explorer > Main
You now need to create a DWORD value so that you can control the process.
To create a new DWORD value, simply right click in any non occupied area then select DWORD Value.
Be sure to name it TabProcGrowth.
Now you can control how many browser processes are used by IE 8:
The one in green below is the one you should focus on, however there are more values that you can use.
The three most useful values for this setting are:
TabProcGrowth = <absent> - this is the default setting allowing IE 8 to control how many processes are used based on the amount of physical memory installed
TabProcGrowth = 0 - a value of zero means use the same process for all tabs, frames and pop-up windows in each browser session. This makes IE 8 behave just like IE 7 on Windows XP. There’s no frame merging and clicking on the IE icon creates a new instance of iexplore.exe in a separate browser session. Protected mode on Vista is not available with this setting because the IE frame and tabs can only operate at different integrity levels if they are in separate processes. This setting may be useful if you are debugging an IE add-on or if you have automated tests that rely on the IE 7 process model.
TabProcGrowth = 1 - this means use one process for all the tabs and pop-ups in a browser session and one process for the IE 8 frame window. Frame merging occurs with this setting and protected mode is supported on Vista. You may want to use TabProcGrowth = 1 where you want to keep tabs and pop-ups in one process but still allow the use of protected mode.
Specifying a number greater than 1 sets an upper limited on the maximum number of tab processes to use per frame window process.
You must restart for the changes to take effect. Once you've done so, run IE8 & open a few tabs. Then check the process that are running (use whatever process manager you like or use the default 'control+alt+delete') & you should only see one iexplorer.exe process running. If you see more than one, make sure that you've done all of the steps above.
Hopefully this helps a lot of IE8 users like it has helped me"
"You must create a DWORD value in the key above. To access this key go to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER > Software > Microsoft > Internet Explorer > Main
You now need to create a DWORD value so that you can control the process.
To create a new DWORD value, simply right click in any non occupied area then select DWORD Value.
Be sure to name it TabProcGrowth.
Now you can control how many browser processes are used by IE 8:
The one in green below is the one you should focus on, however there are more values that you can use.
The three most useful values for this setting are:
TabProcGrowth = <absent> - this is the default setting allowing IE 8 to control how many processes are used based on the amount of physical memory installed
TabProcGrowth = 0 - a value of zero means use the same process for all tabs, frames and pop-up windows in each browser session. This makes IE 8 behave just like IE 7 on Windows XP. There’s no frame merging and clicking on the IE icon creates a new instance of iexplore.exe in a separate browser session. Protected mode on Vista is not available with this setting because the IE frame and tabs can only operate at different integrity levels if they are in separate processes. This setting may be useful if you are debugging an IE add-on or if you have automated tests that rely on the IE 7 process model.
TabProcGrowth = 1 - this means use one process for all the tabs and pop-ups in a browser session and one process for the IE 8 frame window. Frame merging occurs with this setting and protected mode is supported on Vista. You may want to use TabProcGrowth = 1 where you want to keep tabs and pop-ups in one process but still allow the use of protected mode.
Specifying a number greater than 1 sets an upper limited on the maximum number of tab processes to use per frame window process.
You must restart for the changes to take effect. Once you've done so, run IE8 & open a few tabs. Then check the process that are running (use whatever process manager you like or use the default 'control+alt+delete') & you should only see one iexplorer.exe process running. If you see more than one, make sure that you've done all of the steps above.
Hopefully this helps a lot of IE8 users like it has helped me"
Why seek to alter the normal functioning of IE8?
my ie process are limited ...max 2 process
i think thers no differnce between 2 or more process.......im using ie only for win updates
i think thers no differnce between 2 or more process.......im using ie only for win updates
QUOTE (Sacles @ Oct 15 2009, 08:35 AM) 
Hello,
If you have IE8, it's normal normal to have two or more iexplore.exe processes when Internet Explorer 8 window is open. This is due to a change implemented in Internet Explorer 8 where the frame and tabs are split, each having their own processes.
If you have IE8, it's normal normal to have two or more iexplore.exe processes when Internet Explorer 8 window is open. This is due to a change implemented in Internet Explorer 8 where the frame and tabs are split, each having their own processes.
Thanks Sacles, I am running IE8 and thanks for the explanation I was'nt sure if there was something else going on. Again Thanks
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