What is Apntex.exe?

Apntex.exe is a device software for Alps Pointing-device Driver, or an application for touchpad driver in Windows NT/2000/XP. Because it's a support program for a hardware, it is an extremely important file. Spammers tamper with the original file and let it loose on the Internet to spread the virus. When users double-click on these kind of files, the virus spreads across the system and corrupts other files, including important DLL-files.

Affected Platform: Windows

How to determine if Apntex.exe malware is present in a system?

If the system speed is lagging, or if you notice problems while booting the computer, then there is a possibility that the computer might be infected with Apntex.exe virus.

Step 1: Simultaneously press CTRL+ALT+DEL keys to open Task Manager.

Step 2: Check and see if Apoint.exe is taking extra CPU space than its typical capacity.

If the file's storage capacity is overbearing, it's a malware.

How to remove the Apntex.exe file from system using Comodo Free Antivirus?

Step 1: Download our 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 antivirus to make the update.

Step 6: After the update is over, a quick scan is launched.

Step 7: If threats are found upon completion of scanning, you will be prompted with an alert screen.

Step 8: Comodo Antivirus software will remove all malwares from your computer including the Apntex.exe virus.