What is askinstallchecker.exe?
askinstallchecker.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as Install Checker. It belongs to Install Checker product and was developed by Ask.com. It is commonly stored in C:\users\{user}\appdata\local\temp\askinstallchecker.exe. Malware programmers or cybercriminals write different types of malicious programs and name them as askinstallchecker.exe to spread virus.
Affected Platform: Windows OS
How to check if your computer is infected with askinstallchecker.exe 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 askinstallchecker.exe malware:
- Internet connection fluctuates
- askinstallchecker.exe 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 askinstallchecker.exe and open the file location
If the file is located outside C:\users\{user}\appdata\local\temp\askinstallchecker.exe, then it is likely that the system is affected with askinstallchecker.exe malware.
How to remove askinstallchecker.exe malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?
Ideally, replacing the existing askinstallchecker.exe 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 askinstallchecker.exe 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ask.com | Executable | f3b8cf510e09ed6f 0c60c7ca69ba65e5 4e4ed8e8 |
ee0f1198af414d90 cb24677f67eb8aff |
Virus.Win32. Sality.gen |
No | 1.5.0.0 | 1.5.0.0 | ![]() |
N/A |
2 | Ask.com | Executable | ba1d6170e61fc102 e027c3bf21d438c1 0b34406e |
e3da8e837b1ecc35 d281be83b4a1edaa |
Virus.Win32. Parite.gen |
Yes | 1.5.0.0 | 1.5.0.0 | ![]() |
N/A |
3 | Ask.com | Executable | da2425754a27fa6a 611c012cc8e42e69 5ee0e1cb |
31c9244bc785e5f0 500a556d096da3a2 |
EmailWorm.Wi n32.Runonce. ~v001 |
Yes | 1.4.1.0 | 1.4.1.0 | ![]() |
N/A |
4 | Ask.com | Executable | 607ca1b11b73f9c5 bf616d21871d133b 55187428 |
d89f12da3aa8a7b9 e22c290cecfb0192 |
Virus.Win32. Sality.gen |
No | 1.5.0.0 | 1.5.0.0 | ![]() |
N/A |
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No. | Company | File Type | SHA1 | MD5 | Digitally Signed |
File Version |
Product Version |
Submitted From |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ask.com | Executable | 5503825b4a601767 7d483274732583ba 2d85afda |
327c5f9637857df3 e03627e99e3fc45a |
Yes | 1,3,0,0 | 1,3,0,0 | ![]() |
2 | Ask.com | Executable | f5cec54c9aac5916 7ba95ec8077438be 381fba3d |
8f9b5f4f87207be1 cf810ddc95124f92 |
Yes | 1.5.0.0 | 1.5.0.0 | ![]() |
3 | Ask.com | Executable | 6daf776e124b4cba 50f8d3916406d85a 60f370eb |
4d309406b3db9a2b a90bd7dc81a6be12 |
Yes | 1,1,0,0 | 1,1,0,0 | ![]() |
4 | Ask.com | Executable | cf3409636d4bf27c 8a6bc7e301976962 b47e2b85 |
90c090566a5d78c0 e1d1b3a1cb108bce |
Yes | 1.4.1.0 | 1.4.1.0 | ![]() |