What is Curl.exe?

curl.exe is a legitimate and an essential Windows core file. It is typically located in c:\windows. This file is required when a user wants to install any software in a computer. If curl.exe has any error, the software will not be installed properly.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

How to check if your computer is affected by curl.exe malware?

When you install a software to your computer and notice a sudden lag in the speed, there is a chance that the computer is under the attack of curl.exe or any other virus. Take the following steps to diagnose your system properly:

Step 1: Simultaneously press CTRL+ALT+DEL to open the Task Manager.

Step 2: If there are more than one file named curl.exe in the process tab, it is most likely a malware.

How to remove the curl.exe file from system using Comodo Free Antivirus?

Step l: Download our 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 the curl.exe virus from your computer including all other malwares!