What is Console.exe?
Console.exe is a legitimate process file popularly known as Authentium ESP. It is associated with Authentium ESP application, developed by the Authentium company. It is typically located in C:\Program Files by default. Malware programmers create files with virus scripts and name them after Console.exe with an intention to spread virus on the internet.
Affected Platform: Windows OS
How to check if your computer is infected with Console.exe malware?
Keep an eye for the following symptoms to see if your PC is infected with Console.exe malware:
- Internet connection fluctuates
- Console.exe takes too much CPU space
- PC slows down significantly
- Browser automatically redirects to some irrelevant websites
- Unsolicited ads and popups starts appearing
- Screen freezes constantly
Take the following steps to diagnose your PC for possible Console.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, then you should run an antivirus scan to get rid of the malware.
How to remove Console.exe malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?
Step 1: Download the award-winning Free Comodo Antivirus.
Step 2: Installation configuration frames will be displayed. Select the configuration you would like to apply.
Step 3: After network detection is complete, press “Close” button for a scan window.
Step 4: 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 Console.exe malware from your computer including all other malwares!
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No. | Company | File Type | SHA1 | MD5 | Digitally Signed |
File Version |
Product Version |
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1 | Thermo-Calc Software AB | Executable | e00bf6e8ba23e434 fa0267d3c3c56e6e 0d8ab946 |
3bf59806ebc2a2fb 68afb456929ab982 |
No | 2024.2.326 52-197 |
2024.2.326 52-197 |
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2 | N/A | Executable | abcbb24abce0ce54 90efa5a734c2ae5b 00c03ffe |
a78767f7d309cfe8 7caeb5e2afba35fd |
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- 4 items per page
- 8 items per page
- 16 items per page
- 32 items per page