How to Remove “HdAShCut.exe”

what is HdAShCut.exe ?

HdAShCut.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as High Definition Audio Property Page Shortcut. It belongs to Windows Operating System and was developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is commonly stored in C:\Program Files.
Malware programmers or cybercriminals write different types of malicious programs and name it as HdAShCut.exe to spread virus.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

How to check if your computer is infected with HdAShCut.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 HdAShCut.exe malware:

  • Internet connection fluctuates
  • HdAShCut.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 HdAShCut.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 HdAShCut.exe malware.

How to remove HdAShCut.exe malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?

Ideally, replacing the existing HdAShCut.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 HdAShCut.exe malware from your computer including all other malwares!

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 08 October 2011 at 9:55 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Malware
Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 Windows (R) Server 2003 DDK provider Executable 1ed23006978a74e3
b401df7b68509558
65572bd6
7c86f523d9b65916
1a16869dddf81af8
Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No 5.10.01.50
13 built
by: WinDDK
5.10.01.50
13
Egypt N/A
2 Windows (R) Server 2003 DDK provider Executable 8093de737dc95156
c9cd3d21c82a76b6
a0cbdc6e
53d8813b644fd5fd
89f9893ddead9675
Virus.Win32.
Ramnit.K
No 5.10.01.50
13 built
by: WinDDK
5.10.01.50
13
Russian Federation N/A
3 Windows (R) Server 2003 DDK provider Executable 42a943db6ac9c88a
1af08125738cd40b
aa305a85
dac257dd6d036d8f
70eeaf7fc3308723
Virus.Win32.
Ramnit.A
No 5.10.01.50
13 built
by: WinDDK
5.10.01.50
13
Indonesia N/A
4 Windows (R) Server 2003 DDK provider Executable fbb802a12d1bf2f9
a753e0425def08fc
21b6286e
e837464b71f87bbd
75bac018af8b7c1a
Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No 5.10.01.50
13 built
by: WinDDK
5.10.01.50
13
24.133.65.149/32 N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 29 October 2008 at 5:56 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 Windows (R) Server 2003 DDK provider Executable 923c9144aa1f5919
ca502094cafa26e0
3e186656
21c8a24455fdafc9
d6d8bcd38d62b10b
No 5.10.01.50
12 built
by: WinDDK
5.10.01.50
12
Internal Submission
2 Windows (R) Server 2003 DDK provider Executable 33b6ba5393b8d3c8
386804a023262139
d5251d3b
9c3b2302b60fb0ef
b13bc880a5e3e93e
No 5.10.01.50
13 built
by: WinDDK
5.10.01.50
13
United States
3 Windows (R) Server 2003 DDK provider Executable 33b6ba5393b8d3c8
386804a023262139
d5251d3b
9c3b2302b60fb0ef
b13bc880a5e3e93e
No 5.10.01.50
13 built
by: WinDDK
5.10.01.50
13
Internal Submission
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