How to Remove “dpnsvr.exe”

What is dpnsvr.exe?

dpnsvr.exe is a legitimate process file popularly known as Microsoft DirectPlay8 Server. It is associated with Windows Operating System, developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is located in C:\User Profiles by default. Malware programmers create files with virus scripts and name them after dpnsvr.exe  with an intention to spread virus on the internet.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

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

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

  • Internet connection fluctuates
  • dpnsvr.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 dpnsvr.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:\User Profiles, then you should run an antivirus scan to get rid of the malware.

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

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: 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 dpnsvr.exe  malware from your computer including all other malwares!
 

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 03 November 2011 at 8:05 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Malware
Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 Microsoft Corporation Executable 928a69267dd09798
6ad9f7eff3dd649e
cd86f2c3
f0d305de08b7409b
268b2480e52eac21
Virus.Win32.
Sality.Q
No 5.1.2600.0
(xpclient.
010817-114
8)
5.1.2600.0 Poland N/A
2 Microsoft Corporation Executable 16fd28079b49617e
b85700846b632286
9a101372
bac9e5451750d96c
f247d784a3d21d0d
Virus.Win32.
Virut.CE
No 5.03.2600.
5512
(xpsp.0804
13-0845)
5.03.2600.
5512
Trinidad and Tobago N/A
3 Microsoft Corporation Executable a123f763bd6b5b55
157de2ea7bc28ce1
b49e67b3
bfba7666c6c2d3a0
d4b70f4c05a37cd3
Virus.Win32.
Virut.CE
No 6.1.7600.1
6385
(win7_rtm.
090713-125
5)
6.1.7600.1
6385
Nigeria N/A
4 Microsoft Corporation Executable d3b63215ee95fe21
0861b3368f27c5b2
e2c0f86d
6d629d2d9c8afa5a
6ce878a7e339b5f2
Virus.Win32.
Virut.CE
No 6.1.7600.1
6385
(win7_rtm.
090713-125
5)
6.1.7600.1
6385
Nigeria N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 08 July 2008 at 8:35 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 Microsoft Corporation Executable 17731367250361c6
b1aaf24f988b8dd1
150b1e92
ba32bb24b7da23bd
7ee7ae4b576338cd
No 10.0.19041
.1
(WinBuild.
160101.080
0)
10.0.19041
.1
United States
2 Microsoft Corporation Executable 5fa9ac9d59a51cd7
6a05a1f8adcf14fe
1c95e695
0e83b3b924b4294e
66045331c75b6120
No 5.03.2600.
5512
(xpsp.0804
13-0845)
5.03.2600.
5512
Internal Submission
3 Microsoft Corporation Executable 4fb041b2cf25cba9
21b8ea1b9c6942b2
7501294d
35a414f74bb755cc
80e80881d6c1cd48
No 10.0.22598
.1
(WinBuild.
160101.080
0)
10.0.22598
.1
India
4 Microsoft Corporation Executable b278c878fd6db3c3
563632ed7d54c785
c0679543
162a9cbd15be74c2
6912d57b198bc9d9
No 5.3.000000
0.900
built by:
DIRECTX
5.3.000000
0.900
10.224.1.61/32
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