How to Remove “SCANNER.EXE”

What is SCANNER.EXE?

SCANNER.EXE is a legitimate process file popularly known as ScanSpyware MFC Application. It belongs to ScanSpyware Application, developed by PC Security Center. It is located in C:\Program Files by default.
Malware programmers write virus files with malicious scripts and save them as SCANNER.EXE with an intention to spread virus on the internet.

Affected Platforms: Windows OS

How to determine if your computer is infected with SCANNER.EXE malware?

Look out for these symptoms to check if your PC is infected with SCANNER.EXE malware:

  • Unstable internet connection
  • SCANNER.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 SCANNER.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 SCANNER.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 antivirus.

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 SCANNER.EXE malware from your computer including all other malwares!

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Malware Entries

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First Seen: 10 December 2023 at 1:47 pm
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Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
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1 N/A Executable d0dddf985c10c631
d2793a9aaa4d1cbd
910b2cda
95aff00aff4ad2ae
92ef1839e359a904
Win32.Neshta
.B
No N/A N/A Russian Federation N/A
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Safe Entries
First Seen: 28 March 2022 at 4:07 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 Quick Heal Technologies Ltd. Executable f1ff4f4163651544
ca46b83f9229e171
45cb28d0
ccc6d18182951003
02e4ac2a57adeb77
Yes 14.1.0.3 23.00 United States
2 Quick Heal Technologies Ltd. Executable ebb64416ea0f4fb3
3a797f917b574986
624a45e2
ad1efc5d96b5f221
bfd72336048ef7b6
Yes 13.1.0.29 22.00 United States
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