What is vcredist_x86.exe?

vcredist_x86.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as Win32 Cabinet Self-Extractor. It belongs to Windows Operating System and was developed by Microsoft Corporation. 

vcredist_x86.exe is stored in different paths based on Windows OS version:

• Windows 95/98/Me - C:\Windows\System
• Windows NT/2000 - C:\WINNT\System32
• Windows XP, Vista, 7 - C:\Windows\System32
• If you use a 64-bit version of Windows, you should also copy vcredist_x86.exe to C:\Windows\SysWOW64\. 

Malware programmers or cybercriminals write different types of malicious programs and name them as vcredist_x86.exe to spread virus.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

How to check if your computer is infected with vcredist_x86.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 vcredist_x86.exe malware:

• Internet connection fluctuates
• vcredist_x86.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 vcredist_x86.exe and open the file location

If the file is located outside the above mentioned paths, then it is likely that the system is affected with vcredist_x86.exe malware.

How to remove vcredist_x86.exe malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?

Ideally, replacing the existing vcredist_x86.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 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 software.

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 vcredist_x86.exe malware from your computer including all other malwares!

The file goes undetected even when scanned by the system. When the system is infected with vcredist_x86.exe malware, the system comes up with the following error messages:

• "Vcredist_x86.exe Application Error."
• "Vcredist_x86.exe is not a valid Win32 application."
• "Vcredist_x86.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience."
• "Cannot find vcredist_x86.exe."
• "Vcredist_x86.exe not found."
• "Error starting program: vcredist_x86.exe."
• "Vcredist_x86.exe is not running."
• "Vcredist_x86.exe failed."
• "Faulting Application Path: vcredist_x86.exe."

 Please download vcredist_x86.exe file from https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/download/details.aspx?id=40784 and copy the vcredist_x86.exe file and store in the following locations that are considered to be default path

• Windows 95/98/Me - C:\Windows\System
• Windows NT/2000 - C:\WINNT\System32
• Windows XP, Vista, 7 - C:\Windows\System32
• If you use a 64-bit version of Windows, you should also copy vcredist_x86.exe to C:\Windows\SysWOW64\ 

Once you complete the above process, reboot the system

Windows OS PC Security Softwares: 

• Antivirus for Windows 7 
• Antivirus for Windows 8 
• Antivirus for Windows 10

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