What is core.exe ?
core.exe is a legitimate process file popularly known as EA Download Manager. It is associated with EA Download Manager, developed by Electronic Arts. It is located in C:\Program Files by default.
Malware programmers write virus files with malicious scripts and save them as core.exe with an intention to spread virus on the internet.
Affected Platforms: Windows OS
How to determine if your computer is infected with core.exe malware?
Look out for the these symptoms to check if your PC is infected with core.exe malware:
- Unstable internet connection
- core.exe occupies extra CPU space
- PC processing speed slows down
- Browser often redirects to irrelevant websites
- Browser is bombarded with hordes of popup ads
- Computer screen freezes repeatedly
Take the following steps to diagnose your PC for possible core.exe malware attack:
Step 1: Simultaneously press CTRL+ALT+DEL keys to open Task Manager.
Step 2: If you notice the file located outside C:\Program Files, perform an antivirus scan to get rid of the malware.
How to remove core.exe malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?
Step 1: Download our award-winning 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: Restart your PC after the installation gets over
Step 5: Wait for Comodo Internet Security to update the virus removal software.
Step 6: Proceed with the quick scan that automatically begins after the update.
Step 7: If threats are found during the scanning, you will be notified through an alert screen.
Step 8: Comodo Antivirus will remove core.exe malware from your computer including all other malwares!
Windows OS PC Security Softwares:
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 | be9bc8c14a66885b 9217a636c4ed56ae 18f27b2a |
1dc60328a21361cc ab58d2b90cd6c6bd |
Unclassified Malware |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
N/A |
2 | N/A | Executable | 228edb327a07d165 a1bd0236d52806a8 01ec0aa0 |
e996f2756eba924d 3d9331af3cbc1c55 |
TrojWare.Win 32.Trojan.Be piv.~AB |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
N/A |
3 | N/A | Executable | 9a8151c83ebc43a1 fab174c374d271d3 5769bd39 |
16c922dc1354f543 c78576a0027cde16 |
ApplicUnwnt | No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
N/A |
4 | Electronic Arts | Executable | bbb6b47666991dec 5091457eff77585f 39fdb425 |
9005993cdd342de5 3eb441c11ec0184b |
Virus.Win32. Sality.gen |
No | 5.1.0.4 | 5.1.0.4 | ![]() |
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 | N/A | Executable | b5698de0d696ade2 c371c9d92adb0b99 b4b8b98f |
123286383af62dcb 3f2caa62b2defc4d |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
2 | N/A | Executable | 54b40e435ae91a26 f96764510d709e59 709bd5df |
1ee568b426f15c8a 8a8be53447f16619 |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
3 | Exacq Technologies, Inc. | Executable | 9f4d3d5b3b782368 fd2329c184c37879 e1caf034 |
e4369e2a8660eaa0 bb2fee130b65847b |
Yes | 9.2.1.1287 41 |
9.2.1.1287 41 |
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4 | djdee | Executable | 5f2f8d98fbd98408 b7c852a726cfbcb3 c457f8a1 |
e7cc8f951f2ce9c9 5fc23ad706fda18c |
No | 1.25.101.3 0218 |
1.25.101.3 0218 |
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