What is CORE10k.EXE?
CORE10k.EXE is a legitimate file. This process is known as µTorrent. It belongs to software BitTorrent and was developed by BitTorrent, Inc. It is commonly stored in C:\Program Files. Malware programmers or cybercriminals write different types of malicious programs and name it as CORE10k.EXE to spread virus.
Affected Platform: Windows OS
How to check if your computer is infected with CORE10k.EXE 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 CORE10k.EXE malware:
- Internet connection fluctuates
- CORE10k.EXE 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 CORE10k.EXE and open the file location
If the file is located outside C:\Program Files, then it is likely that the system is affected with CORE10k.EXE malware.
How to remove CORE10k.EXE malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?
Ideally, replacing the existing CORE10k.EXE 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 CORE10k.EXE malware from your computer including all other malwares!
No. | Company | File Type | SHA1 | MD5 | Malware Name |
Digitally Signed |
File Version |
Product Version |
Submitted From |
Malware Behavior |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | N/A | Executable | 3548487b64aa6fbc bc09c24a3085e0c2 8656c385 |
1b053c3284e6ff88 4b8fffa07122f7c7 |
Packed.Win32 .MUPX.Gen |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
N/A |
2 | N/A | Executable | e40cb328cd26c16e 5f08f3e283737d62 084677bc |
5e554e0d54b21942 222302ee386fd890 |
Virus.Win32. Ramnit.K |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
N/A |
3 | N/A | Executable | b086981279bbc4c0 7c119872b901b1f0 8a2bb5b8 |
ba75d0fe0e4884a6 20aa93165bd5650a |
Virus.Win32. Sality.gen |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
N/A |
4 | N/A | Executable | 1b0f489ad7322961 58272e1a7e00fc66 ec5a0fda |
d5b8c75447f0ca7d d56c97503dd463cb |
Virus.Win32. Sality.gen |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
N/A |
No. | Company | File Type | SHA1 | MD5 | Digitally Signed |
File Version |
Product Version |
Submitted From |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | N/A | Executable | beebba90686dafbd 91dbb17ab37a9442 ea9c5521 |
d581068e84510083 ddea45e821ebde36 |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
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