What is Extract.exe?

extract.exe is a type of process file associated with Microsoft Operating Systems and it belongs to the Microsoft Cabinet Extraction Tool. By default, it is located in c:\windows. It is used for extracting and copying files from a zip folder. Malware programmers code files with virus programs and name it to look like extract.exe to spread malwares on the internet.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

How to check a computer for extract.exe malware?

Step 1: Press CTRL+ALT+DEL keys simultaneously to open Task Manager.

Step 2: Check the extract.exe file location in the program list. It's a malware file if found located outside of c:\windows.

How to remove the extract.exe file from system using Comodo Free Antivirus? 

Step l: Download our 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 the extract.exe virus from your computer including all other malwares!