How to Remove “AHAWKE.dll”

What is AHAWKE.dll ?

The file named AHAWKE.dll is developed by AhnLab Incorporation. It was specifically designed for the Windows operating system platform. The latest known version of the file is 4.0.0.8 and it is a non-system application. The DLL program is prone to malware threats and may be targeted by virus developers because it has access to registry files.

AHAWKE.dll is located in C:\Program Files\ahnlab\v3lite30\ahawke.dll. The total file size is 104.5 kilobytes. The file is digitally verified and signed by Verisign. It has a relatively low threat level at 1 because of the support rendered by the original developer. The program is found on Windows Vista, 7, 8 and 10. It has received frequent security fixes from the developer throughout the years.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

How to check if your computer is infected with AHAWKE.dll 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 AHAWKE.dll malware:

  • ​Internet connection fluctuates
  • AHAWKE.dll 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 AHAWKE.dll and open the file location

If the file is located outside C:\Windows\System32, then it is likely that the system is affected with AHAWKE.dll malware.

How to remove AHAWKE.dll malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?

Ideally, replacing the existing AHAWKE.dll 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 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: 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 AHAWKE.dll malware from your computer including all other malwares!

 

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 09 June 2014 at 2:53 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Malware
Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 N/A Executable d1f92a0bb24245a9
d2aea0cf0c15fdbd
a55cdc92
6d048ebe50448f9e
af774127bb269551
Packed.Win32
.MUPX.Gen
Yes N/A N/A Internal Submission N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 26 May 2009 at 12:58 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 AhnLab, Inc. Executable 9931fe59e19f027d
76cdf901bb4c6e6a
74ca3d85
eb95de503db0abbc
211f727743a3cd19
Yes 4, 0, 0,
119
4, 0, 0, 0 10.224.5.32/32
2 AhnLab, Inc. Executable 40816de02620c1f0
b2f4ceb37b154226
1ae13c19
b4cde87cc383de0e
373469ed0582c03c
Yes 3, 1, 0,
23
3, 0, 0, 0 10.100.129.38/32
3 AhnLab, Inc. Executable bfd606648a8ffc7d
55b1a848653e1104
403de31f
d7b3ff9a9ac3c499
6df1d5e533666429
Yes 3, 2, 0, 1 3, 0, 0, 0 Internal Submission
4 AhnLab, Inc. Executable 40ed0249d4768d9b
a424e156d23fd1fb
e523f4c8
49d5a638a0073dcf
af86f411f5697a89
Yes 4, 0, 0,
109
4, 0, 0, 0 Internal Submission
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