How to Remove “WinRAR.exe”

What is WinRAR.exe?


WinRAR.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as WinRAR Archiver. It belongs to WinRAR Archiver software and was developed by Alexander Roshal. It is commonly stored in C:\Program Files. Malware programmers or cybercriminals write different types of malicious programs and name them as WinRAR.exe to spread virus.

Affected Platform: Windows OS


How to check if your computer is infected with WinRAR.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 WinRAR.exe malware:
  • Internet connection fluctuates
  • WinRAR.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 WinRAR.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 WinRAR.exe malware.

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

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

Windows OS PC Security Softwares: 

Related Resources:
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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 27 July 2022 at 12:10 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Malware
Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 Alexander Roshal Executable 3497ea717d2f4027
5f8d2b3dc2dcbb8e
bd9adadf
5d42afdd814fd264
bad8bb2579d9c6e3
Virus.Win32.
Ramnit.K
No 4.20.0 4.20.0 China N/A
2 N/A Executable a1f4b64d1dd4ae1e
98d83ddf23d47a59
83616c22
129a65b91d4469a4
e07455f5ce64b8ae
N/A Yes N/A 0.0.0.1 Russian Federation N/A
3 Alexander Roshal Executable 48f8d9b5d942578d
355d13d270a27a07
34eb381f
ae4449fd8e59fb22
f1d84ed21cf1857f
Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No 5.31.0 5.31.0 102.96.49.27/32 N/A
4 N/A Executable c401d8865f448ec7
ca89f0bc28b34514
4324dca9
1446fdfd1e3fd04e
1ff0441e5bae443e
Win32.Neshta
.A
No N/A N/A Taiwan N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 24 January 2009 at 11:21 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 Alexander Roshal Executable f6d23857c34162e2
f4f02e20daec9d26
cc4d5937
fe1897800d8fca85
79ccabc83a0ca181
No 4.20.0 4.20.0 United States
2 Alexander Roshal Executable c47717f6f351bc44
a9b85ef3829511be
e64fd0f3
18322b3904a9886e
4509b338a20fc7ba
No 6.23.0 6.23.0 37.98.167.110/32
3 Alexander Roshal Executable 5bfecbe21275f17e
5ace05ecc2d00bde
c17248cf
3aab47315c63f691
5f42f09a1aa39d31
No 3.70 N/A United States
4 Alexander Roshal Executable 81300f482a3201c6
242e206ae793b4cb
3d1ede24
9e79d61443e2d27f
55c417b3b3ccbbb9
Yes 6.11.0 6.11.0 United States
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