What is WDIGEST.DLL?

The file named WDIGEST.DLL is developed by Microsoft Corporation. The program has a valid digital signature and is verified by the company. It is designed for the Windows platform. Microsoft provides all the updates to keep it safeguarded against any malware, Trojan attacks. The threat level is 0.

WDIGEST.DLL is located in C:\Windows\System32\wdigest.dll. The file size is 173.5 kilobytes. The version of the file known is 6.2.8102.0. The program is a system process and part of the Windows operating system. It should not be removed if found to be infected by a known malware or virus.

Affected Platform: Windows 7, 8, 10

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

Keep an eye for the following symptoms to check if your PC is infected with WDIGEST.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 WDIGEST.DLL file and open its location.

If the file is located outside C:\Windows\System32\wdigest.dll, then you should take measures to get rid of the malware.

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