What is acsetups.exe?
acsetups.exe is a legitimate process file popularly known as Microsoft ACS Setup DCOM Server Executable. It belongs to Windows Operating System, developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is located in C:\Windows\System32 by default.
Malware programmers write virus files with malicious scripts and save them as acsetups.exe with an intention to spread virus on the internet.
Affected Platforms: Windows OS
How to determine if your computer is infected with acsetups.exe malware?
Look out for these symptoms to check if your PC is infected with acsetups.exe malware:
- Unstable internet connection
- acsetups.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 acsetups.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:\Windows\System32, perform an antivirus scan to get rid of the malware.
How to remove acsetups.exe malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?
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.
Step 4: Restart your PC after the installation gets over
Step 5: Wait for Comodo Internet Security to update the antivirus.
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 acsetups.exe malware from your computer including all other malwares!
No. | Company | File Type | SHA1 | MD5 | Malware Name |
Digitally Signed |
File Version |
Product Version |
Submitted From |
Malware Behavior |
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1 | Microsoft Corporation | Executable | a2b2b70aca8c209d bc03afe1396b999b bbfbdb75 |
e1bd62f61b4e7f07 212ebce3b553896d |
Virus.Win32. Virut.q |
No | 5.00.2174. 1 |
5.00.2174. 1 |
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No. | Company | File Type | SHA1 | MD5 | Digitally Signed |
File Version |
Product Version |
Submitted From |
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1 | Microsoft Corporation | Executable | 10b0475aa8539ec1 b73a8b7d1d44fac5 690fa4d4 |
770858256ac249ea c112dcf83e33ab55 |
No | 5.00.2174. 1 |
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