How to Remove “ads.exe”

What is ads.exe?

ads.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as Advantage Database Server. It belongs to Advantage Database Server for Windows and was developed by iAnywhere Solutions.  It is commonly stored in C:\Program Files.

Malware authors different types of malicious programs and name it as ads.exe to spread virus.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

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

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

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

Safe Entries
First Seen: 23 September 2008 at 7:49 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Malware
Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 Caislabs Software Executable 0e1964b4dd9ca382
16a886706889d32f
f9145071
183e3af21ff5a4a4
2082f74639e26714
Unclassified
Malware
No 1, 0, 0, 1 NULL Internal Submission N/A
2 N/A Executable 038e77b1dbcf79a6
a9d02282f40ccfc2
4cb51c1a
bc68cf535ca3af0d
55d346a2c5c7edaf
TrojWare.Win
32.Fakap.B
No N/A N/A United States N/A
3 N/A Executable 4ba09f45540aebb3
4bb0bd7f6b94e39c
02548606
570439b55022b291
fb996301514f662b
TrojWare.MSI
L.NetShrink.
BB
No 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 Internal Submission N/A
4 N/A Executable 1c8df086ab753a99
8df7debe3e1ac6f9
d7a5c2f3
7747c513704179c1
e5c191dc8432e220
Backdoor.Win
32.Flux.B
No N/A N/A India N/A
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32

Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 02 October 2008 at 6:33 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 N/A Executable 1ea8f147dc41b54a
e9a98619e86c5a11
73f49ffc
f1dafc80003062ba
2227873286b93ebf
No N/A N/A Russian Federation
2 Faithlife SK, LLC. Executable 11a0c7e6e8de6955
c80ecd7a39955c97
ccf816f6
6c0b9eb9c48c17a9
254f97a40eae6bf7
Yes 8.0.0.45 8.0.0.0 10.224.25.61/32
3 N/A Executable 1df300ee09810ed6
0be0a2dc6c7ad9c9
3ab8bc81
f1c657c35c9f659c
9c4ab20c7254750e
No N/A N/A Russian Federation
4 N/A Executable c5de4ca7a773a9c1
c4432591bd41c0f7
cd534f1c
b1d586ef8dfc596b
e04c4e8afb95dc79
No 3, 3, 9, 4 N/A Internal Submission
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  • 32 items per page
 
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