How to Remove “cmdl32.exe”

What is cmdl32.exe?


cmdl32.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as Microsoft Connection Manager Auto-Download. It belongs to software Microsoft(R) Connection Manager  and was developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is commonly stored in C:\Program Files. Malware programmers or cybercriminals write different types of malicious programs and name it as cmdl32.exe to spread virus.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

How to check if your computer is infected with cmdl32.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 cmdl32.exe malware:

  • Internet connection fluctuates
  • cmdl32.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 cmdl32.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 cmdl32.exe malware.

How to remove cmdl32.exe malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?
Ideally, replacing the existing cmdl32.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 cmdl32.exe malware from your computer including all other malwares!
 

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 08 November 2011 at 11:37 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Malware
Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 Microsoft Corporation Executable 6975702fc60eda8b
8219468d744aa9df
94849c4b
a86256d93f649fdc
801d2e761aa71312
Virus.Win32.
Virut.CE
No 7.02.7600.
16385
(win7_rtm.
090713-125
5)
7.02.7600.
16385
103.149.120.10/32 N/A
2 Microsoft Corporation Executable 3d0df57fe047d147
5b7a4ef1f2d18015
00a4db55
6ec323f1f9efd362
0ac62ccd84888869
Virus.Win32.
Expiro.naf
No 7.02.7600.
16385
(win7_rtm.
090713-125
5)
7.02.7600.
16385
Russian Federation N/A
3 Microsoft Corporation Executable 9750e320d303096c
c6b0fc225b26c338
bd5ce595
87d42cc33095fc75
34f421faf582f93a
Virus.Win32.
Virut.CE
No 7.02.2600.
5512
(xpsp.0804
13-0852)
7.02.2600.
5512
Turkey N/A
4 Microsoft Corporation Executable 878d85111fcd70ca
86f1c66bec0a8342
eefa9b40
1586dbae7dbc41e5
91929d0eec6fb4e5
Virus.Win32.
Virut.CE
No 7.02.7600.
16385
(win7_rtm.
090713-125
5)
7.02.7600.
16385
102.43.25.198/32 N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 30 April 2009 at 7:02 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 Microsoft Corporation Executable 8544e35e372bfe36
ba62ccd2cef2ddc0
418498b8
7c9293cd6021ced2
24c0250165af4fc4
No 7.2.15063.
909
(WinBuild.
160101.080
0)
7.2.15063.
909
United States
2 Microsoft Corporation Executable 474a04e49f398ce9
0eb608f4da242d9d
136ebefb
b04e06c6820ca494
6007bb6c15e2260d
No 7.02.6956.
0
(winmain.0
81122-1150
)
7.02.6956.
0
United States
3 Microsoft Corporation Executable ac401e1a6f7e4442
ca0a19fe1c88771d
1bd778ec
7e69195e991349eb
c8d0a9d4f39a48f0
No 7.02.7022.
0
(winmain.0
90115-1850
)
7.02.7022.
0
United States
4 Microsoft Corporation Executable 320c82593ef7c9ad
f960fbefba50d0e3
6353a0fc
dcf273b386aa01b5
cd17586f3048d6b5
No 7.2.15063.
909
(WinBuild.
160101.080
0)
7.2.15063.
909
United States
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