What is NPSWF32_FlashUtil.exe?

NPSWF32_FlashUtil.exe is a legitimate file process developed by Adobe Inc. It is associated with software Flash Player Helper. You can locate the file in C:\Program Files. The virus is created by malware authors and is named after NPSWF32_FlashUtil.exe.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

How to check if your computer is infected with NPSWF32_FlashUtil.exe malware?

Keep an eye for the following symptoms to check if your PC is infected with NPSWF32_FlashUtil.exe malware:

• Unstable internet connection
• Browser redirects to unwanted websites
• PC performance slows down
• Browser is bombarded with hordes of popup ads
• System screen freezes repeatedly

If you find any of the above mentioned symptoms, take the following steps to be sure about the malware infection:

1) Press CTRL+ALT+DEL keys to open Task Manager.

2) Go to the process tab and right-click on the NPSWF32_FlashUtil.exe file and open its location.

If the file is located outside C:\Program Files, then you should take measures to get rid of the malware.

How to remove NPSWF32_FlashUtil.exe malware from system with Comodo Cleaning Essentials?

Comodo Cleaning Essentials (CCE) incorporates antivirus software with unique features like auto-sandboxing to identify and obstruct every suspicious process running on an endpoint with a single click. To remove malwares using NPSWF32_FlashUtil.exe, follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Download the CCE suite.

Step 2: To start the application, double-click on the CCE.exe file.

Step 3: It then probes the antivirus to initiate a full system scan to identify and remove any existing malicious files.

Step 4: If threats are found during the scanning, you will be prompted with an alert screen.

Step 5: Comodo Cleaning Essentials will remove NPSWF32_FlashUtil.exe malware from your computer including all other malwares!

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