What is QUERY.DLL?

The file named QUERY.DLL is developed by Microsoft Corporation. The DLL file is used by the content index utility DLL. It is designed primarily for the Windows operating system and is part of the platform. The file is extremely safe because it is digitally verified by Microsoft and receives security updates. The threat level is 0.

QUERY.DLL is located in C:\windows\syswow64\query.dll. The total size of the file is found to be 72.5 kilobytes. The latest version of the program found is 10.0.1425.1000. The file is part of the Windows operating system and should never be removed as it could cause the entire platform to malfunction. It can only be replaced by reinstalling the OS.

Affected Platform: Windows 8, 10.
 

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

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

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

If the file is located outside C:\windows\syswow64\query.dll., then you should take measures to get rid of the malware.

How to remove QUERY.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 QUERY.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 QUERY.DLL  malware from your computer including all other malwares!