How to Remove “Locator.exe”

What is Locator.exe?

Locator.exe is a legitimate file. It is used to store the data of Remote Procedures, and also called as locater or Remote Procedure call locater. It belongs to Windows NT/2000/XP. It is commonly located in C:\windows\system32. The malware programmers or cyber criminals write malicious programs and name it as locator.exe to spread infections via internet.
 
Affected Platform: Windows OS

How to check if your computer is infected with Locator.exe malware?

 
When the system performance is low or the browser gets crashed, it is high time to check the task manager by pressing the combination of keys ctrl+alt+del and then go to the process tab and right click on the locater.exe to find the location, if the location is C:\Windows\System32 then the system is safe and secure, if the file is located anywhere else then the system is affected by virus.
 
How to remove the locator.exe file from system using Comodo Free 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: 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 the Locator.exe virus from your computer including all other malwares!
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