How to Remove “WGATRAY.EXE”

What is wgatray.exe?

wgatray.exe is a legitimate process file popularly known as Windows Genuine Advantage Notification. It is associated with Windows Genuine Advantage application developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is located in C:\Windows\System32 by default. Malware programmers create files with virus scripts and name them after wgatray.exe with an intention to spread virus on the internet.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

How to check if your computer is infected with wgatray.exe malware?

Keep an eye for the following symptoms to see if your PC is infected with wgatray.exe malware:

  • Internet connection fluctuates
  • wgatray.exe takes too much CPU space
  • PC slows down significantly
  • Browser automatically redirects to some irrelevant websites
  • Unsolicited ads and popups starts appearing
  • Screen freezes constantly

Take the following steps to diagnose your PC for possible wgatray.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:\Windows\System32, then you should run an antivirus scan to get rid of the malware.

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

Step 1: Download the award-winning Free Antivirus.

Step 2: Installation configuration frames will be displayed. Select the configuration you would like to apply.

Step 3: After network detection is complete, press “Close” button for a scan window.

Step 4: 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 the wgatray.exe virus from your computer including all other malwares!

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 01 April 2008 at 12:01 pm
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Signed
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Version
Product
Version
Submitted
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Sality.gen
No 1.5.0540.0 1.5.0540.0 Italy N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 02 June 2008 at 1:23 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 N/A Executable 090fa86fe45c0254
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No N/A N/A Thailand
2 Microsoft Corporation Executable 62963c60a3eb449a
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No 1.7.0018.7 1.7.0018.7 Israel
3 Microsoft Corporation Executable a0075ff5a9e9c48d
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Yes 1.7.0018.7 1.7.0018.7 Internal Submission
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No 1.8.0031.9 1.8.0031.9 Netherlands
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