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 |
Digitally Signed |
File Version |
Product Version |
Submitted From |
Malware Behavior |
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1 | N/A | Executable | 1e826e0cc8bad090 6e0269ea5abcf61f a1f8e21e |
e024f30e9e49c0f5 4ba40bb6d97caefd |
TrojWare.Win 32.WBNA.THR |
No | N/A | N/A | 37.237.111.28/32 | N/A |
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No. | Company | File Type | SHA1 | MD5 | Digitally Signed |
File Version |
Product Version |
Submitted From |
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1 | DCNC Ltd. | Executable | 6599ab673ad41177 5e11b4089ca488fa f60e5990 |
43fec45c8e412f1b b6f3e4c3d2830dc1 |
Yes | 5.7.2.4976 2 |
5.7.2.4976 2 |
United States |
2 | N/A | Executable | 534727b6a83849bd ab258f84f22d57bb 510625de |
7feb9278fa5e8b56 4f1fc87d37f9830f |
No | N/A | N/A | United States |
3 | DCNC Ltd. | Executable | d521743a84ad14a4 85a7c50e1447109e 3a827331 |
4879c1f0b36bda14 b11a5e1842e0fd9b |
Yes | 5.6.32.475 86 |
5.6.32.475 86 |
United States |
4 | DCNC Ltd. | Executable | 2220d60b2fe1f662 d98f37b70b14330d e8f0eb7e |
5f658f9458feb371 0189282c14b4bfe8 |
Yes | 5.6.33.479 94 |
5.6.33.479 94 |
United States |