How to Remove “alcrmv.exe”

What is alcrmv.exe?

alcrmv.exe is a legitimate process file popularly known as Tool for Removing Drivers. It is associated with Realtek AC`97 Removing Tool  developed by Semiconductor Corp. It is located in C:\Program files by default.

Malware programmers write virus files with malicious scripts and save them as alcrmv.exe with an intention to spread virus on the internet.

Affected Platforms: Windows OS

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

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

  • Unstable internet connection
  • alcrmv.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 alcrmv.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 alcrmv.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.

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

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 08 October 2011 at 5:04 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Malware
Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Executable 07c04447605cdbcb
4b166f0a59839725
b7be2d44
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Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No 2, 0, 0, 4 2, 0, 0, 4 156.205.86.78/32 N/A
2 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Executable aa5d2acaccaf6126
d954240db22f3cbb
8b45b8c6
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Virus.Win32.
Ramnit.K
No 2, 0, 0, 4 2, 0, 0, 4 Indonesia N/A
3 N/A Executable a2f5ecc971c02cb2
048a04956bd366e6
65a9cf65
b3a13a585d4cd1b8
9ec2d56d0617b382
Virus.Win32.
Ramnit.K
No N/A N/A Pakistan N/A
4 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Executable d0b6cc968c2157e1
90ed43a68d5ab429
636bec4a
f78208626f4b4cd5
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Virus.Win32.
Virut.CE
No 2, 0, 0, 4 2, 0, 0, 4 5.244.98.103/32 N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 25 July 2008 at 4:31 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Executable 7fc14e9723098444
61aeef13c6d940d2
acdfb263
b8d51a5f2961ae38
1723f964978aa848
No 2, 0, 0, 4 2, 0, 0, 4 10.224.1.60/32
2 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Executable 9bd3dfe423266bad
bc5a5d90de187256
a7ef0ed7
4b3233d74cd69091
244e6b78b2be3630
Yes 2, 0, 0, 4 2, 0, 0, 4 10.224.1.59/32
3 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Executable daf6addd87541fd9
e640044b2a566e92
988cf6ad
60cee75b0f59a178
93093204e0d69eb1
No 1, 6, 2, 1 1, 6, 2, 1 10.224.25.96/32
4 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Executable 104f7fba5213e38f
a23246766ceb5e44
06dc7abb
e2f80e8940cfb439
17876e51c91da744
No 1, 6, 2, 0 1, 6, 2, 0 United States
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