How to Remove “SecUtil.exe”

What is SecUtil.exe?

SecUtil.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as Microsoft.Net Framework Security Utility. It belongs to Microsoft.Net Framework and was developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is commonly stored in C:\Windows\System32.
Malware programmers write different types of malicious programs and name them as SecUtil.exe to spread virus.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

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

  • Internet connection fluctuates
  • SecUtil.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 SecUtil.exe and open the file location

If the file is located outside C:\Windows\System32, then it is likely that the system is affected with SecUtil.exe malware.

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

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

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 09 October 2008 at 8:49 am
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Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
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Unclassified
Malware
No N/A N/A India N/A
2 Microsoft Corporation Executable 5f2c04b5ac48ec80
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fdfb9051
e4df63f7a6dae036
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Worm.Win32.G
ael.A
No 1.1.4322.5
73
1.1.4322.5
73
Indonesia N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 20 January 2009 at 2:03 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 N/A Executable cfa764f320d41967
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No N/A N/A 10.224.27.193/32
2 Motus Technologies, Novell Executable 3d5113d364ceebe2
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4e473413
0ec3acf4a6619997
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No 2.6.4.0 2.6.4.0 Internal Submission
3 Motus Technologies, Novell Executable 5e6802b04a90039d
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9776abf4
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No 2.4.0.0 2.4.0.0 Austria
4 Motus Technologies, Novell Executable ef92e8484c5194d9
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No 6.13.0.0 6.13.0.0 United States
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