What is ALERT.DLL?
The file named ALERT.DLL is developed by a company named Conduit. The process is part of the Conduit Community Alerts and it is triggered by the particular software or by the VIA Audio Driver Setup. The program is a non-system process and is not essential for Windows operating system to run properly. If it causes problem, it can be disabled immediately.
ALERT.DLL is located in C:\windows\programfiles in multiple versions of the operating system. The total size of the file is 326,168 bytes. The DLL file is digitally verified and signed which makes it a reliable file to work with. However, it is not essential for all programs and is capable of recording keyboard inputs which makes it a threat.
Affected Platform: Windows XP, Vista, 7,8, 10
How to check if your computer is infected with ALERT.DLL malware?
Each malware is different and causes unique problems to the system. You will notice one or several of the following symptoms if your system is infected with ALERT.DLL malware:
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Internet connection fluctuates
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ALERT.DLL file is taking more of your CPU memory
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System performance is very low
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Browser is redirected to some strange websites
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Interference of annoying popup ads
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Other malwares infiltrate into the system
To further establish the malware infection, take the following steps:
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Go to Task Manager by pressing the combination of keys ctrl+alt+del
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Go to the process tab and right-click on the ALERT.DLL and open the file location
If the file is located outside C:\Windows\System32, then it is likely that the system is affected with ALERT.DLL malware.
How to remove ALERT.DLL malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?
Ideally, replacing the existing ALERT.DLL file on your computer with a different version procured from the internet is advisable. To remove the file using Comodo's trusted and effective antivirus software, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Download the award-winning Comodo Free Antivirus.
Step 2: Installation configuration frames will be displayed. Select the configuration you would like to apply.
Step 3: Select Customize Configuration option and arrange installers, configuration, and file location.
Step 4: Once the Installation is Finished, restart your PC.
Step 5: It will take some time for the Comodo Internet Security to update the antivirus.
Step 6: Proceed with a quick scan that automatically begins after the update.
Step 7: If threats are found during the scanning, you will be prompted with an alert screen.
Step 8: Comodo Antivirus will remove ALERT.DLL malware from your computer including all other malwares!
No. | Company | File Type | SHA1 | MD5 | Malware Name |
Digitally Signed |
File Version |
Product Version |
Submitted From |
Malware Behavior |
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1 | N/A | Executable | 30aad04a6e7137da 05fafd6e91d7d0d4 16dfde86 |
929300a6ad31821d 4a2d34ce76af1d03 |
Virus.Win32. Floxif.A |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
N/A |
2 | Conduit Ltd. | Executable | 44a1abe5aee4b830 1f067a28ccc78066 a023dd66 |
040c9b721dcf3f6e 9bc25f9e476bb163 |
Application. Win32.Amtar. amu |
Yes | 1, 0, 19, 0 |
1, 0, 19, 0 |
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N/A |
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No. | Company | File Type | SHA1 | MD5 | Digitally Signed |
File Version |
Product Version |
Submitted From |
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1 | https://www.webull.com | Executable | 57d7f66582aed91a 5fab742ff0d50d3d 51a0fa1a |
a1a7ba8073e2ac03 d0c474e865f10b84 |
Yes | 5.10.5.0 | 5.10.5.0 | ![]() |
2 | https://www.webull.com | Executable | 6a10da862e718978 6f91ce2aaaabccfc 7c56d62d |
05d2fed535d285c5 cc27ff83d2a2d1c6 |
Yes | 6.1.0.0 | 6.1.0.0 | ![]() |
3 | N/A | Executable | 052529d1b5712370 7de6304ca2a2e883 2e80a1f1 |
916daf5eeff00395 3c40a326839ad20d |
Yes | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
4 | N/A | Executable | 017560898d018439 696a990fb02f6cb8 fde25d66 |
022f6ba64fad4456 bc2ee8aebb0f78ec |
Yes | N/A | N/A | ![]() |