How to Remove “dns.exe”

What is dns.exe?

dns.exe is a legitimate process file popularly known as FTP Serv-U Daemon Camera Control Interface. It is associated with Windows Operating System developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is typically located in C:\Program Files by default. Malware programmers create files with virus scripts and name them after dns.exe  with an intention to spread virus on the internet.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

How to check if your computer is infected with dns.exe malware?

Keep an eye for the following symptoms to see if your PC is infected with dns.exe malware:

  • Internet connection fluctuates
  • dns.exe  takes too much CPU space
  • PC slows down significantly
  • Browser automatically redirects to some irrelevant websites
  • Unsolicited ads and popups starts appearing
  • Screen freezes constantly

Take the following steps to diagnose your PC for possible dns.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, then you should run an antivirus scan to get rid of the malware.

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

Step 1: Download the award-winning Free Comodo Antivirus.

Step 2: Installation configuration frames will be displayed. Select the configuration you would like to apply.

Step 3: After network detection is complete, press “Close” button for a scan window.

Step 4: 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 dns.exe  malware from your computer including all other malwares!

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 06 May 2019 at 2:03 pm
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Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 N/A Executable 139397bba13e691a
cadb53208b1ddacf
aa38334d
ddc02b93e4759c5b
9a5f64cede4a96dd
Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No N/A N/A Taiwan N/A
2 ControlTotal Executable 02d8208889d9c783
f72a536953c3d842
30551034
1282c4cd2570b53f
448cd1f532bf6a13
TrojWare.Win
32.Refroso.~
d6
No 1.00 1.00 Mexico N/A
3 N/A Executable 570ef96d0205549b
d8fbb48a8097b6f3
ccdfede2
db8a9c8b1a39a6f6
3768bf9a174004ba
TrojWare.Win
32.Palevo.AA
No N/A N/A China N/A
4 N/A Executable cc9be9d9c54ae59c
aba14a2c07111530
541c38b0
c397ef3994c23384
9a020df0da1423f6
Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No N/A N/A Taiwan N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 19 October 2009 at 11:23 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. Executable 7db0edf296034c45
dc875244e50eebd5
e0203f3d
26eb95e415880d10
c200aebd66369b14
Yes 10.10.0201 10.10.0201 United States
2 SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. Executable 103ad912013c9fd7
49bb9ef785c2937c
8dd1e52a
19e99e4a6cb8c5a3
cc5ff71aff946685
Yes 10.10.0201 10.10.0201 10.224.25.61/32
3 Microsoft Corporation Executable c952cfb080dacfc6
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609b944b
8dd15a9da01c57e0
c12e95a5b4a8d242
No 10.0.14393
.4283
(rs1_relea
se.210303-
1802)
10.0.14393
.4283
10.224.25.177/32
4 Microsoft Corporation Executable 9ed83c675b496050
1c0020a58daafbd0
79df0c40
4bab5809c07a1a54
8c88e068d4691f3f
No 10.0.17134
.1038
(WinBuild.
160101.080
0)
10.0.17134
.1038
United States
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