What is Cleanmgr.exe?

Cleanmgr.exe is a Microsoft utility file that is used for cleaning unwanted files from the computer's disc space. It is located in c:\windows\system32, but when spammers rewrite some malicious codes and name it to replicate cleanmgr.exe, the virus spreads on the Internet.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

How to find if your computer is affected by cleanmgr.exe malware?

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

Step 2: Right click on the process and check to see if Cleanmgr.exe is located at C:\Windows\System32.

Step 3: If the file path is different, it is most likely that the computer is affected by Cleanmgr.exe.

How to remove the cleanmgr.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 to update the antivirus.

Step 6: Proceed with a quick scan that automatically begins after the update.

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

Step 8: Comodo Antivirus will remove the cleanmgr.exe virus from your computer including all other malwares!