What is wmiprvse.exe?

wmiprvse.exe is a legitimate process file popularly known as Windows Management Instrumentation. This process provides that management information and control in an enterprise environment.  It is associated with Windows Operating System developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is located in C:\Windows\System32 by default. Malware programmers create files with virus scripts and name them after wmiprvse.exe virus with an intention to spread virus on the internet.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

How to check if your computer is infected with wmiprvse.exe virus?

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

• Internet connection fluctuates
• wmiprvse.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 wmiprvse.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.

The other common that errors while installing another software

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

Then you should run an antivirus scan to get rid of the malware

How to remove wmiprvse.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 wmiprvse.exe virus from your computer including all other malwares!

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