How to Remove “dfview.exe”

What is dfview.exe?

dfview.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as DocFile Viewer. It belongs to Windows Operating System 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 dfview.exe to spread virus.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

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

  • Internet connection fluctuates
  • dfview.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
  • lOther 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 dfview.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 dfview.exe malware.

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

Comodo Antivirus protects your system from malware attacks and also removes any existing infections. Following are the steps to effectively purge out the dfview.exe malware from your system.

Step 1: Download and install 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: Restart your PC.

Step 5: Wait until the Comodo Internet Security updates the antivirus.

Step 6: Initiate a quick scan that instantly begins after the update.

Step 7: If the system is infected with SWCPUGauge.exe malware or any other threats, you will be prompted with an alert screen upon scanning.

Step 8: Comodo Antivirus will remove dfview.exe malware from your computer including all other malwares!

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 08 August 2008 at 4:01 pm
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Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
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Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No 2>I 3.50 India N/A
2 Microsoft Corporation Executable 8e7eeb2214f042a1
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2ceab1e9
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Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No 2>I 3.50 Egypt N/A
3 N/A Executable 024d4af2468e7be6
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Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No N/A N/A Bangladesh N/A
4 Microsoft Corporation Executable a4cf1bd1e7473acf
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Virus.Win32.
Virut.CE
No 2>I 3.50 India N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 08 July 2008 at 1:40 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 Microsoft Corporation Executable d38f6613c8c6c4bb
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No 2>I 3.50 India
2 Microsoft Corporation Executable e43d246f372c4ffd
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No 2>I 3.50 United States
3 N/A Executable e842834bf6d3c0bc
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No 1.0.0.0 1.0.0.0 Internal Submission
4 N/A Executable fa861678dbda62fd
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