How to Remove “codec.exe”

What is codec.exe?


codec.exe is a legitimate process file popularly known as Updater.  It is associated with software codec developed by unknown. It is located in C:\Program Files by default.

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

Affected Platforms: Windows OS

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


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

  • Unstable internet connection
  • codec.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 codec.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 codec.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 codec.exe malware from your computer including all other malwares!

2

Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 25 June 2019 at 11:21 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Malware
Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 N/A Executable b640e4aea132a9ac
3575c9646e3f1753
25ee38ad
6e2c44684dc167bf
8d2c9a29bef53e79
Virus.Win32.
Parite.gen
No N/A N/A Taiwan N/A
2 N/A Executable f0cfa658de41cf59
5d778d64d8694fa1
bb30489f
8b1142545fdb416a
e82efcf6634b242e
Virus.Win32.
Ramnit.K
No 8.01.0008 8.01.0008 Turkey N/A
Display 4 items per page
  • 4 items per page
  • 8 items per page
  • 16 items per page
  • 32 items per page
1

Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 06 January 2010 at 4:40 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 Xceed Software Inc. 1-450-442-2626 info@xceedsoft.com www.xceedsoft.com Executable e9d829aae5c7b693
161c72cb1221c12f
fd22391d
3374f94d3bec8253
598aeb1d1184c2a8
No 1, 3, 1, 4 1, 3, 1, 4 10.224.25.96/32
Display 4 items per page
  • 4 items per page
  • 8 items per page
  • 16 items per page
  • 32 items per page
 
Exclusive Offer
Get Free Endpoint Protection
World's
Only Complete
Antivirus

Award-Winning Security to Protect Your Clients from Cyber Attacks

One Comodo

Comodo Internet Security Pro

Antivirus Protection protection from hackers! Get the ultimate Antivirus solution to keep your PC clean and to remove viruses from a slow or infected PC. Improve the PC performance at home or use it on-the-go!

Get Comodo Internet Security Comodo Internet Security