What is Backup.exe?
Backup.exe is a legitimate process file popularly known as Microsoft Backup System. It is associated with software Microsoft Backup System developed by Microsoft. It is located in C:\Program Files by default.
Malware programmers write virus files with malicious scripts and save them as Backup.exe with an intention to spread virus on the internet.
Affected Platforms: Windows OS
How to determine if your computer is infected with Backup.exe malware?
Look out for the these symptoms to check if your PC is infected with Backup.exe malware:
- Unstable internet connection
- Backup.exe occupies extra CPU space
- PC processing speed slows down
- Browser often redirects to irrelevant websites
- Browser is bombarded with hordes of popup ads
- Computer screen freezes repeatedly
Take the following steps to diagnose your PC for possible Backup.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 perform an antivirus scan to get rid of the malware.
How to remove Backup.exe malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?
Step 1: Download our 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: Restart your PC after the installation gets over
Step 5: Wait for Comodo Internet Security to update the antivirus.
Step 6: Proceed with the quick scan that automatically begins after the update.
Step 7: If threats are found during the scanning, you will be notified through an alert screen.
Step 8: Comodo Antivirus will remove Backup.exe malware from your computer including all other malwares!
No. | Company | File Type | SHA1 | MD5 | Malware Name |
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No. | Company | File Type | SHA1 | MD5 | Digitally Signed |
File Version |
Product Version |
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1 | DCNC Ltd. | Executable | 76ff697aceb64c07 2be48ed80eeed2a9 1c7c8903 |
576e26e09f612cc0 380c89daea477be9 |
Yes | 5.6.41.489 81 |
5.6.41.489 81 |
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2 | InsERT S.A. | Executable | a13b8c56d3fc6652 8a4e8aa84f893f0f f146beb1 |
5f3f1513d0ff1332 ee0ad9d460d6c702 |
Yes | 1.7500.0.5 616 |
1.7500.0.5 616 |
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3 | DCNC Ltd. | Executable | 8b8b9956a14d71ca dc46c6388b184f06 e0635409 |
69a3701e17ad1027 73479a6a28b0de1f |
Yes | 5.6.39.487 33 |
5.6.39.487 33 |
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4 | IObit | Executable | 93989485f9cd65f4 cbf75364cafa1eba a1ed7240 |
23331d6eef7f40e8 5946e99d7f2b9ccb |
Yes | 8.0.0.27 | 8 | ![]() |
- 4 items per page
- 8 items per page
- 16 items per page
- 32 items per page