What is dbstop.exe?

dbstop.exe is a legitimate file process developed by iAnywhere Solutions, Inc. This process is known as Adaptive Server Anywhere Stop Utility and it belongs to Adaptive Server Anywhere. You can locate the file in C:\Program Files. The virus is created by malware authors and is named after dbstop.exe file.

Affected Platforms: Windows OS

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

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

• Unstable internet connection
• dbstop.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 dbstop.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 dbstop.exe malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?

Step 1: Download our award-winning 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 dbstop.exe malware from your computer including all other malwares!