How to Remove “SMCLpav.exe”

What is SMCLpav.exe?

SMCLpav.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as Panda Generic Uninstaller. It belongs to Panda Generic Uninstaller and was developed by Panda Security S.L. It is commonly stored in C:\Program Files.
Malware authors write different types of malicious programs and name them as SMCLpav.exe to spread virus.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

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

  • Internet connection fluctuates
  • SMCLpav.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 SMCLpav.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 SMCLpav.exe malware.

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

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

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 10 July 2009 at 4:38 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Malware
Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 N/A Executable 137d2bfdaa4a6aff
0f94a71ea71a2442
46fa7919
7a04670ea9d559b5
4a8c565af5bc8fb4
TrojWare.Win
32.Banbra.rh
No N/A N/A Canada N/A
2 Panda Security, S.L. Executable af7fbd2a74c07cd3
eab451bd835d4bc0
3f3e91b3
b74656f799f2ea8c
50eb03b7f0104212
Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No 1, 5, 0,
16
1, 5, 0,
16
Ukraine N/A
3 Panda Security, S.L. Executable 811f0c148f24fef8
94743e0f98d82d3f
c3d8f782
08cc229f1ba7ecaa
e1cb565014a27853
Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No 1, 5, 0,
16
1, 5, 0,
16
Montenegro N/A
4 N/A Executable d030944dfb843351
77d52081cd3da5c3
b6eda885
019f7bf268d427da
4fd74a7021093040
Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No N/A N/A Algeria N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 16 July 2008 at 7:16 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 Panda Security, S.L. Executable e62dce36b388727c
742b62c03ecef322
c303f473
c83dcc3fce75c887
0b02862298c9b517
Yes 1, 4, 0,
23
1, 5, 0, 1 Internal Submission
2 Panda Security, S.L. Executable 443ccc99e45db33a
c3b1630910fbe5e4
04555c0a
33b01927cb8d1029
e08ee9cbcad6ded7
Yes 2.0.22.0 2.0.55.0 10.108.51.119/32
3 Panda Security, S.L. Executable 458ea140318cd609
ef8406634979247a
fef8a3fe
73f9a935eb415eee
12c700d305f1425f
Yes 1.6.26.0 1.7.48.0 United States
4 N/A Executable 5a3e14d0d37b39c0
99220dba4b5034c3
f9ea868d
afc76b861246318b
df677ad1db005da7
Yes 1, 5, 10,
0
1, 6, 2, 0 10.224.1.58/32
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