How to Remove “DXTMSFT.DLL”

What is DXTMSFT.DLL?

The file named DXTMSFT.DLL is developed by Microsoft Corporation. The system process is essential for the Windows 8 operating system to run efficiently. Disabling or deleting the file could crash the OS platform. It may also lead to performance issues and loss of data. The threat level is 1. Frequent security updates are released to keep the DLL file safe from attacks.

DXTMSFT.DLL is located in C:\windows\syswow64\dxtmsft.dll. The file is whitelisted by all major antivirus programs. It is completely safe to work with and is part of the Windows 8 OS. The total size of the file is 349.5 kilobytes. The latest version of the file available is 10.0.9200.17556.

Affected Platform: Windows 8.

How to check if your computer is infected with DXTMSFT.DLL malware?

Keep an eye for the following symptoms to check if your PC is infected with DXTMSFT.DLL malware:

  • Unstable internet connection
  • Browser redirects to unwanted websites
  • PC performance slows down
  • Browser is bombarded with hordes of popup ads
  • System screen freezes repeatedly

If you find any of the above mentioned symptoms, take the following steps to be sure about the malware infection:

  • Press CTRL+ALT+DEL keys to open Task Manager.
  • Go to the process tab and right-click on the DXTMSFT.DLL file and open its location.

If the file is located outside C:\Program Files, then you should take measures to get rid of the malware.

How to remove DXTMSFT.DLL malware from system with Comodo Cleaning Essentials?

Comodo Cleaning Essentials (CCE) incorporates antivirus software with unique features like auto-sandboxing to identify and obstruct every suspicious process running on an endpoint with a single click. To remove DXTMSFT.DLL malware using CCE, follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Download the CCE suite.

Step 2: To start the application, double-click on the CCE.exe file.

Step 3: It then probes the antivirus to initiate a full system scan to identify and remove any existing malicious files.

Step 4: If threats are found during the scanning, you will be prompted with an alert screen.

Step 5: Comodo Cleaning Essentials will remove DXTMSFT.DLL malware from your computer including all other malwares!

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 12 May 2022 at 3:30 pm
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Name
Digitally
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File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
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Virus.Win32.
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No 8.00.6001.
18702
(longhorn_
ie8_rtm(wm
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8-0339)
8.00.6001.
18702
Turkey N/A
2 Microsoft Corporation Executable adda0b4ba706595e
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Virus.Win32.
Ramnit.K
No 8.00.6001.
18702
(longhorn_
ie8_rtm(wm
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8-0339)
8.00.6001.
18702
Turkey N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 22 July 2008 at 8:52 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 Microsoft Corporation Executable 802c9ada1db96892
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ae0b8f35
59d1e15c10ab31c9
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No 6.00.3790.
2954
(srv03_sp1
_qfe.07061
1-2330)
6.00.3790.
2954
Internal Submission
2 Microsoft Corporation Executable 711c77ce4ad23460
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1f026b8b
b20e058efd9f0f9f
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No 6.00.2800.
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1239
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3 N/A Executable 038c5d5db6dea8aa
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No N/A N/A Internal Submission
4 Microsoft Corporation Executable cb6139d95f2f6e49
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11.00.9600
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United States
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