How to Remove “SpyHunter.exe”

What is SpyHunter.exe?

SpyHunter.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as SpyHunter. It belongs to SpyHunter Software and was developed by Egima Software Group. It is commonly stored in C:\Windows\System32. Malware programmers or cybercriminals write different types of malicious programs and name them as SpyHunter.exe to spread virus.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

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

  • Internet connection fluctuates
  • SpyHunter.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 SpyHunter.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 SpyHunter.exe malware.

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

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

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 01 April 2008 at 12:07 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Malware
Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 N/A Executable c482aa64101aed9f
e6f4d702694603c5
0c17ebce
eeeca90d58f8771b
c441d65802cacb8c
Application.
Win32.Instal
ly.AP
No N/A N/A Internal Submission N/A
2 N/A Executable 5922a047989e73a3
b6f8c223c08d06da
c1174c92
41881135a801f801
70d725059b881790
Application.
Win32.Instal
ly.D
No N/A N/A Internal Submission N/A
3 N/A Executable 9f03a6d07bb4256c
53febf7e1c553298
266b7b66
8c579b3f018ea8fc
96d8707490199153
Application.
Win32.Instal
ly.AP
No N/A N/A Internal Submission N/A
4 N/A Executable 13b8105359665fe6
395a51a1ef66e364
2f9b2212
e6a917a7904dfb9a
6e3b118d9c3362f9
Application.
Win32.Instal
ly.AP
No N/A N/A Internal Submission N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 15 September 2008 at 9:56 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 Enigma Software Group Inc. Executable bf45e56484a9b872
296c02c37c8b6c88
137537bd
cb1ab17e59418453
6f30c5392df500be
No 2.07.5019 2.07.5019 United States
2 N/A Executable bad5e490ad07e7cc
a9301a0ee3550f03
5cffdfa3
6b13503f5c5a99a1
bf1ef1079b5b7731
No N/A N/A France
3 N/A Executable 3b4cbc94de774fd7
e7eda20f7b03624e
71563e36
d67157b587c169b9
131f15dc4bbc086d
No 1.0.0.0 N/A Internal Submission
4 Enigma Software Group Inc. Executable 2a476f6336707a2b
af8a3ac1ff886493
ff2f9615
63fec5bae18552da
481e5ea400926a5e
No 1.01.0012 1.01.0012 Internal Submission
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