What is dhcpwiz.exe?
dhcpwiz.exe is a legitimate process file popularly known as DHCP Wizard. It belongs to Windows Operating System, developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is located in C:\Windows\System32 by default.
Malware programmers write virus files with malicious scripts and save them as dhcpwiz.exe with an intention to spread virus on the internet.
Affected Platforms: Windows OS
How to determine if your computer is infected with dhcpwiz.exe malware?
Look out for the these symptoms to check if your PC is infected with dhcpwiz.exe malware:
- Unstable internet connection
- dhcpwiz.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 dhcpwiz.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:\Windows\System32, perform an antivirus scan to get rid of the malware.
How does Comodo Antivirus help you to protect your system from SWCPUGauge.exe malware?
Ideally, replacing the existing dhcpwiz.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 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 dhcpwiz.exe malware from your computer including all other malwares!
| No. | Company | File Type | SHA1 | MD5 | Malware Name |
Digitally Signed |
File Version |
Product Version |
Submitted From |
Malware Behavior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Microsoft Corporation | Executable | 6a272acda97f4bd8 b70376d11d1e12a0 105ccb53 |
7d22365dfb8303b3 42c4fa0e05ca77d4 |
Virus.Win32. Sality.gen |
No | 5.2.3790.0 (srv03_rtm .030324-20 48) |
5.2.3790.0 |  India |
N/A |
| 2 | Microsoft Corporation | Executable | cca73840efbd5e98 a3d71d86fbbfdd66 6947ad3d |
c21fd5b538016cb9 7fac0031f48c453a |
Virus.Win32. Parite.gen |
No | 5.2.3790.0 (srv03_rtm .030324-20 48) |
5.2.3790.0 |  China |
N/A |
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| No. | Company | File Type | SHA1 | MD5 | Digitally Signed |
File Version |
Product Version |
Submitted From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Microsoft Corporation | Executable | 4c38bdd3be5d6163 202e8560cdc5c2a5 d95a8057 |
221acd4c312f2af3 30f81c4fedd24d26 |
No | 5.2.3790.0 (srv03_rtm .030324-20 48) |
5.2.3790.0 |  Russian Federation |
| 2 | Uwe A. Ruttkamp | Executable | 78a2c79ca5dbeda4 ce515b10f868ebdb 31c2f66c |
2690c19ee2782030 46d796753b195816 |
No | 2.5.0.0 | 2.5.0.0 |  10.100.19.9/32 |
| 3 | Microsoft Corporation | Executable | d28bee6acf2962aa a323b3fc09351935 5d1d7c08 |
8b9a394ac71fb8b3 d65eb72e726aef9a |
No | 5.2.3790.0 (srv03_rtm .030324-20 48) |
5.2.3790.0 | Internal Submission |
| 4 | Microsoft Corporation | Executable | ed43fceb5804930e 853b05c6f8d441eb 79b492f9 |
e6a18b43c052c326 babe99d446869945 |
No | 5.2.3790.0 (srv03_rtm .030324-20 48) |
5.2.3790.0 | Internal Submission |
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