What is IESettingSync Process?

Question

Hi.

I wonder about "IESettingSync" Process

Location : C:\Windows\System32\IESettingSync.exe

Description : Microsoft IE Setting Sync Background Application

Version : 11.00.19041.964

1. What is the function of this process?
2. Will there be no additional problems if I kill the process?
3. If I reboot after killing the process, will it come back to life?
4. Why does this process keep holding on to the filter driver "fltmgr" for 4 hours?

Thank you for reading it.

I would appreciate it if you would answer.

Answer 1

Since the process is for IE you can uninstall IE and it should go away. See how here:

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/27095-insta...

Restart PC and see if the process is still showing in Task Manager. If so highlight and End Process, see if and when it comes back.

Answer 2

Hi, Greg.

Actually, the "IESettingSync" process grabs the "fltmgr" filter driver and does not release it for log time.

So other program can't use fltmgr filter driver.

To use other program, I want to kill "IESettingSync" process.

So I wonder about below four things

1. What is the function of this process? Where is the switch not to use this process?
2. Will there be no additional problems if I kill the process?
3. If I reboot after killing the process, will it come back to life?

I'm waiting for your reply.

Thank you so much

Answer 3

My Original post edited above.

What is your exact concern about this?  Please explain in full and I will give you the steps to follow.

Answer 4

Hi. Greg. Thank you for the reply.

But the process I want to know is "IESettingSync",not SettingSyncHost.exe.

Thank you for finding the site.

Do you know this process "IESettingSync", please?

I'm waiting for your reply.

Thank you.

Answer 5

hi Easy. I'm Greg, an Independent Advisor.

There is more information about the process here:
What is IESettingSync.exe ? IESettingSync.exe info

IESettingSync.exe | Microsoft IE Setting Sync Background Application | STRONTIC

Solved - Possible Malware ? | TechSpot Forums

Turning off the process is explained here:

2 Easy steps to remove iesettingsync.exe file (works fast)

Feel free to ask any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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