How to Remove “apemreg.exe”

What is apemreg.exe?

apemreg.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as apemreg.exe. It belongs to MTS Package Installer and was developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is commonly stored in C:\Windows\System32.

Malware programmers or cybercriminals write different types of malicious programs and name them as apemreg.exe to spread virus.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

How to check if your computer is infected with apemreg.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 apemreg.exe malware:

  • Internet connection fluctuates
  • apemreg.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 apemreg.exe and open the file location

If the file is located outside C:\Windows\System32, then it is likely that the system is affected with apemreg.exe malware.

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

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

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Malware Entries

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First Seen: 28 April 2009 at 4:56 am
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Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
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1 Microsoft Corporation Executable a40c6c5f431d2529
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Sality.gen
No 6.00.8169 6.00.8169 Israel N/A
2 Microsoft Corporation Executable fe30083ff3f38ff9
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Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No 6.00.8169 6.00.8169 Indonesia N/A
3 Microsoft Corporation Executable f3fb04aee25616f6
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Virus.Win32.
Virut.CE
No 6.00.8169 6.00.8169 10.224.25.40/32 N/A
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Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No 6.00.8169 6.00.8169 India N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 11 September 2008 at 4:19 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 Microsoft Corporation Executable 54b2d05ef000f1fc
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No 6.00.8169 6.00.8169 India
2 Microsoft Corporation Executable c93b96a8f5db3e1b
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No 6.00.8169 6.00.8169 Vietnam
3 Microsoft Corporation Executable ec1e7094c4b28e6c
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No 6.00.8169 6.00.8169 Germany
4 Microsoft Corporation Executable e43facf6785d6f7b
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