What is CAV.exe?
CAV.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as CAV. It belongs to Computer Associates Antivirus and was developed by Computer Associates International, Inc. It is commonly stored in C:\Program Files. Malware programmers or cyber criminals write different types of malicious programs and name it as CAV.exe to spread virus.
Affected Platform: Windows OS
How to check if your computer is infected with CAV.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 CAV.exe malware:
- Internet connection fluctuates
- CAV.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 CAV.exe and open the file location
If the file is located outside C:\Program Files, then it is likely that the system is affected with CAV.exe malware.
How to remove CAV.exe malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?
Ideally, replacing the existing CAV.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 CAV.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 | N/A | Executable | f9321026e3d32559 26c10b635d16347d 4a3034c7 |
2f0fca9ac72995a1 1bb339cbf033ec2b |
Virus.Win32. Sality.gen |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
N/A |
2 | N/A | Executable | 379d6b4f5923666c 6405ae8cf3eb64dc 9c0ea176 |
28df21e45a4e57c1 203e07e721147bb8 |
Virus.Win32. Sality.gen |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
N/A |
3 | N/A | Executable | fb88f101963f1ed2 9e9ca14e8782db08 5291ef3e |
040cbee8302fe95e e040c177952ce311 |
Virus.Win32. Sality.l |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
N/A |
4 | N/A | Executable | ed1fd935f713263f fea6f427193d2d18 bc4baab8 |
283a2e0811d38f8d bb34bd047ab2bdca |
Virus.Win32. Sality.Q |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
N/A |
No. | Company | File Type | SHA1 | MD5 | Digitally Signed |
File Version |
Product Version |
Submitted From |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | N/A | Executable | 7c3361cb4b1f49dd 964e1632101bff8b b47c81cd |
6f4fa209d132694f 7a8ce9a4ab654af4 |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
2 | N/A | Executable | afb124ecb8ae404d 54a03f252097a41b ae143259 |
f81c502caa926ec2 8614547835bf6f08 |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
3 | Computer Associates International, Inc. | Executable | b46031c4e3b54375 326b3eeca529637f decb5f59 |
669032026232dad5 29a471b5a8e85dab |
Yes | Version 11.0.7.7 |
Version 11.0.7.7 |
![]() |
4 | N/A | Executable | e10a1e8b009aa6f9 8eea85c47e95a404 09cb8351 |
743ab953e3a2e37c fda473d84a700d75 |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |