How to Remove “dcomcnfg.exe”

What is dcomcnfg.exe?


dcomcnfg.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as COM+. It belongs to Microsoft Windows Operating System and was developed by Microsoft. It is commonly stored in C:\Program Files.
Malware programmers write different types of malicious programs and name it as dcomcnfg.exe to spread virus.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

How to check if your computer is infected with dcomcnfg.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 dcomcnfg.exe malware:
  • Internet connection fluctuates
  • dcomcnfg.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 dcomcnfg.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 dcomcnfg.exe malware.

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

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

Safe Entries
First Seen: 20 October 2011 at 10:04 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Malware
Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 Microsoft Corporation Executable cbe9bb06027e7a46
3e7e4c2449ccad61
8493ddaa
404d7887b3d9875f
a64dd1e468361d2c
MalCrypt.Ind
us!
No 2001.12.44
14.42
03.00.00.4
414
Russian Federation N/A
2 Microsoft Corporation Executable 22161a6c27fc2bba
ace3f151b701d6f9
cb9bcae8
3993a7b38c831327
ff3d509335771476
Virus.Win32.
Virut.CE
No 2001.12.85
30.16385
(win7_rtm.
090713-125
5)
6.1.7600.1
6385
Indonesia N/A
3 Microsoft Corporation Executable 2850859df4bb1626
65fb74e08f6591d8
d5e490f8
21862793524e8ec3
046c14f182d07bd9
Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No 2001.12.44
14.42
03.00.00.4
414
Russian Federation N/A
4 N/A Executable b633a3b16ee69b8a
f5bfa6dee798a9dc
d2f33ba7
b662b0b9d828fb02
b5fabdcdfc50c309
Virus.Win32.
Virut.CE
No N/A N/A 156.209.155.163/32 N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 30 April 2009 at 2:55 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 Microsoft Corporation Executable 598d3d49aaab82b6
785e5e793e537f0b
85841fce
46f55a24f916806b
9da9c84897e1d1b0
No 4.00 4.00 Internal Submission
2 Microsoft Corporation Executable 6aad4d4a5204ab50
49aea1d05a77d289
fb5c0f95
fcfd13646d428577
e8e6289825db7f25
No 4.00 4.00 United States
3 Microsoft Corporation Executable 01967a6b5d14d887
5714d929874d33d9
a2d440a7
a0ad48943bb5a063
577fc31fac9ae6c1
No 2001.12.10
941.16384
(WinBuild.
160101.080
0)
10.0.18356
.1
United States
4 Microsoft Corporation Executable 1bd6d5f4612ddfd9
77e37ecc2907bcb0
58322217
8d282ede189e69e0
efe0043144efa236
No 2001.12.10
941.16384
(WinBuild.
160101.080
0)
10.0.19041
.1
United States
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