How to Remove “7zFM.exe”

What is 7zFM.exe?

7zFM.exe is a legitimate process file known as 7-Zip File Manager. It is associated with 7-Zip software application, developed by freelance programmer Igor Pavlov. It is located in C:\Program Files by default. Malware programmers create files with virus scripts and name them after 7zFM.exe with an intention to spread virus on the internet.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

How to check if your computer is infected with 7zFM.exe malware?

Keep an eye for the following symptoms to see if your PC is infected with 7zFM.exe malware:

  • Internet connection fluctuates
  • 7zFM.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 7zFM.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:\Program Files, then you should run an antivirus scan to get rid of the malware.

How to remove 7zFM.exe malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?

Step 1: Download the award-winning Free Comodo 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 7zFM.exe malware from your computer including all other malwares!

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 10 October 2011 at 9:14 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Malware
Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 Igor Pavlov Executable 9b917c43b666bc65
57c374bea40aea3e
a2c0903f
fe94c9a79425468c
c6286dde02af4d2c
Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No 9.07 beta 9.07 beta Libyan Arab Jamahiriya N/A
2 Igor Pavlov Executable ba780dabcc32d635
52e8a294a07c4934
94406c8d
e31d2a77f042f040
32fed2f84342d03c
Virus.Win32.
Virut.CE
No 9.17 beta 9.17 beta India N/A
3 N/A Executable 3d6d7f98e4d04088
35b51c9c45f9548d
66f18e8b
89fa10ce3ad138eb
d61a12c28a922513
Win32.Neshta
.B
No N/A N/A Russian Federation N/A
4 Igor Pavlov Executable 09f7b8cf1852bb1d
07974374674e0de8
89b03dac
8efa581ad4835eaa
9f009413a3b838f0
Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No 9.20 9.20 India N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 15 August 2008 at 12:47 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 Igor Pavlov Executable 6f47dbfd6ff36df7
ba581a4cef024da5
27dc3046
30ac0b832d75598f
b3ec37b6f2a8c86a
No 23.01 23.01 United States
2 Igor Pavlov Executable ed6e79c89aa06ca6
875b26750b7675e7
44d01edd
30df857a1308e36e
d6d4549a7010c8a7
No 24.00 24.00 United States
3 Igor Pavlov Executable a696b2edaea871ab
6b3d0eff1f265531
601afe7d
9705c081ab5b5fa8
caec7dbb9cbb9957
No 4.65 4.65 Internal Submission
4 Igor Pavlov Executable 1e1f96e2bc89611b
5df8c10bab0be561
590fa90b
7151831b3eec7f81
d3648e7c45561838
Yes 22.01 22.01 United States
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