How to Remove “WSCStub.exe”

What is WSCStub.exe?

WSCStub.exe is a legitimate process file popularly known as WSCStub. It belongs to Symantec Shared Component, developed by Symantec Corporation. It is located in C:\Program Files by default. Malware programmers write virus files with malicious scripts and save them as WSCStub.exe with an intention to spread virus on the internet.

Affected Platforms: Windows OS

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

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

  • Unstable internet connection
  • WSCStub.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 WSCStub.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 WSCStub.exe malware from system using Comodo Virus Protection Software?

Step 1: Download our award-winning 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.

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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 WSCStub.exe malware from your computer including all other malwares!
 

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 12 September 2009 at 12:56 pm
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Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
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Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No 15.5.0.32 15.5 Malaysia N/A
2 Symantec Corporation Executable a611b1a9872f14f6
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Sality.gen
No 16.5.0.134 16.5 Georgia N/A
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Sality.gen
No 17.0.0.136 17.0 Vietnam N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 20 March 2009 at 11:00 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 Symantec Corporation Executable 137c03f0be2dc456
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Yes 16.7.2.11 16.7 United States
2 Symantec Corporation Executable c9441b58e8de41b5
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Yes 15.5.0.32 15.5 Russian Federation
3 Symantec Corporation Executable a142851af586dbda
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Yes 16.0.0.125 16.0 Russian Federation
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Yes 16.7.2.10 16.7 Australia
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