What is hcw11.sys?
hcw11.sys is a legitimate file. This process is known as Hauppauge WINTV CI USB USB Driver. It belongs to WinTV CIUSB and was developed by Hauppauge Computer Works, Inc. It is commonly stored in C:\Program Files. Malware programmers or cybercriminals write different types of malicious programs and name it as hcw11.sys to spread virus.
Affected Platform: Windows OS
How to check if your computer is infected with hcw11.sys 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 hcw11.sys malware:
- Internet connection fluctuates
- hcw11.sys 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 hcw11.sys and open the file location
If the file is located outside C:\Program Files, then it is likely that the system is affected with hcw11.sys malware.
How to remove hcw11.sys malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?
Ideally, replacing the existing hcw11.sys 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.
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 hcw11.sys 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 |
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| No. | Company | File Type | SHA1 | MD5 | Digitally Signed |
File Version |
Product Version |
Submitted From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hauppauge Computer Works, Inc. | Executable | b465df7773093746 f3268e788777ecce 96935fa3 |
01835598e73b51af 18993bcb5b73b458 |
Yes | 3.6.0.7 | 3.6.0.7 |  United States |
| 2 | Hauppauge Computer Works, Inc. | Executable | b465df7773093746 f3268e788777ecce 96935fa3 |
01835598e73b51af 18993bcb5b73b458 |
Yes | 3.6.0.7 | 3.6.0.7 |  10.224.1.57/32 |
| 3 | N/A | Executable | 09a8716c76b6618f f0df8f616552f6bf 648d5250 |
3bc386b0c2c2f923 6a3de6f4e7341bc1 |
No | N/A | N/A | 10.224.1.55/32 |
| 4 | Hauppauge Computer Works, Inc. | Executable | b465df7773093746 f3268e788777ecce 96935fa3 |
01835598e73b51af 18993bcb5b73b458 |
Yes | 3.6.0.7 | 3.6.0.7 | 10.224.1.55/32 |
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