How to Remove “EXEC.DLL”

What is EXEC.DLL?

The file named EXEC.DLL is developed by LAN Desk Software Incorporation. The program is used by the LAN Desk Management software and is essential for it to run efficiently. The threat level is 1. It is a relatively safe program to work with and it is not associated with any malware or Trojan attacks in the past. Scan reports confirm it to be safe with security updates.

EXEC.DLL is located in C:\Program Files\landesk\shared files\cbaroot\services\exec.dll. The total size of the file is 127 kilobytes. The latest version of the program available is 9.0.3.40. The non-system process can be removed or uninstalled without affecting the performance of the Windows operating system.

Affected Platform: Windows Vista,7,8,10

How to check if your computer is infected with EXEC.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 EXEC.DLL malware:

  • Internet connection fluctuates
  • EXEC.DLL file is taking more of your CPU memory
  • System performance is very low
  • Browser is redirected to some strange websites
  • Interference of annoying popup ads
  • Other malwares infiltrate into the system

To further establish the malware infection, take the following steps:

  • Go to Task Manager by pressing the combination of keys ctrl+alt+del
  • Go to the process tab and right-click on the EXEC.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 EXEC.DLL malware.

How to remove EXEC.DLL malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?

Ideally, replacing the existing EXEC.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 EXEC.DLL malware from your computer including all other malwares!

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 16 April 2011 at 11:19 am
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Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 NULL Executable 26d660a96b575eb5
97df9f4b60d2f3cf
cdd66d49
1ad6216088612d5c
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Unclassified
Malware
No 1.0.0.30 1.0.0.0 Internal Submission N/A
2 NULL Executable 22c9b9a48711613b
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c5093417
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Unclassified
Malware
No 1.0.0.30 1.0.0.0 Internal Submission N/A
3 NULL Executable fa89f8761ce87644
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Unclassified
Malware
No 1.0.0.31 1.0.0.0 Internal Submission N/A
4 N/A Executable a075fae768c81135
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TrojWare.Win
32.Downloade
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No 1.0.0.28 1.0.0.0 United Kingdom N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 02 July 2009 at 7:29 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 N/A Non-executable 6efff45c39acae33
0518964fdd941598
c9512539
b2e1d9aec804a960
cb67596f132c8590
No N/A N/A 10.224.1.63/32
2 N/A Executable 472fe6012aaa506e
0f7e989a324167eb
46e27b61
3ed9fc5834adc398
2f844af9cea08e40
No N/A N/A Internal Submission
3 Schneider Automation SAS Executable 3d30c039175237d9
345ea4387bdd6462
a697a248
f76b90d131b8e038
1374bd70fd317571
No 13.06.25.1
2
8.0.0.0 154.121.251.16/32
4 N/A Non-executable 36b290913478e0af
60c4f306fda876dd
955f0308
7b606dc67b33c1e1
9d497b0c4e5e57be
No N/A N/A Internal Submission
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