How to Remove “MPSigStub.exe”

What is mpsigstub.exe?

mpsigstub.exe is a legitimate process file popularly known as Microsoft Malware Protection Signature Update Stub. It is associated with software Microsoft Malware Protection developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is located in C:\Program Files by default. Malware programmers write virus files with malicious scripts and save them as mpsigstub.exe with an intention to spread virus on the internet.

Affected Platforms: Windows OS

How to determine if your computer is infected with mpsigstub.exe malware?

Look out for the these symptoms to check if your PC is infected with mpsigstub.exe malware:

  • Unstable internet connection
  • mpsigstub.exe occupies extra CPU space
  • PC processing speed slows down
  • Browser often redirects to irrelevant websites
  • Browser is bombarded with hordes of popup ads
  • Computer screen freezes repeatedly

Take the following steps to diagnose your PC for possible mpsigstub.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 perform an antivirus scan to get rid of the malware.

How to remove mpsigstub.exe malware from system using Comodo Virus Protection?

Step 1: Download and Install award-winning Free Antivirus from Comodo. 

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: Restart your PC after the installation gets over

Step 5: Wait for Comodo Internet Security to update the Virus Protection Software.

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

Step 7: If threats are found during the scanning, you will be notified through an alert screen.

Step 8: Comodo Antivirus will remove mpsigstub.exe malware from your computer including all other malwares!
 

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 10 December 2011 at 5:40 am
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Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 Microsoft Corporation Executable 6e7edf62c199b8c9
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7ea6fa7b
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Virus.Win32.
Parite.gen
Yes 10.3.1781.
0
10.3.1781.
0
Mexico N/A
2 Microsoft Corporation Executable a128e47a2d47b8f7
190105cfa47a8dcb
6049108c
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Virus.Win32.
Small.l1
Yes 11.1.3927.
0
11.1.3927.
0
Vietnam N/A
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Win32.Jeefo.
A
No 1.1.15500.
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(7441348e1
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1.1.15500.
1
United States N/A
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1c0b6aeb58815e7e
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Virus.Win32.
Parite.gen
Yes 11.1.3927.
0
11.1.3927.
0
Bulgaria N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 22 October 2010 at 8:14 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 Microsoft Corporation Executable 3ab99a5d709e3409
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Yes 1.1.13251.
0
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0
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5deec4f2a5c826d8
Yes 11.1.4406.
0
11.1.4406.
0
10.224.1.55/32
3 Microsoft Corporation Executable 44e134d2391d18d2
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0ac1f990
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Yes 11.1.4340.
0
11.1.4340.
0
United States
4 Microsoft Corporation Executable 7f84efb13a3c3b6f
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4b24f723
4aaa1e82e6caf444
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Yes 11.1.4816.
0
11.1.4816.
0
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