What is Flac.exe?

flac.exe is an exeutable file that stands for Free Lossless Audio Codec. It's an audio format just like mp3 files. The word “Loosless” in its name stands for the fact that while a sound file is compressed to flac.exe format, there is no looss in audio quality. It compresses audio files like the zip file but with much better quality output. Taking advantage of its good name in the audiophile community, malware programmers write virus files and name it after flac.exe to spread it on the internet.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

How to check if your computer is affected by flac.exe malware?

If your computer is slowing down in terms of speed and performance, or if you notice flac.exe taking too much CPU usage, you should check against a possible malware attack by taking the following steps.

Step 1: Simultaneously press CTRL+ALT+DEL keys to open Task Manager.

Step 2: If the flac.exe is taking more than 80% of the total CPU usage, than your computer is affected by flac.exe malware.

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

Step 1: Download our award-winning 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: 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 flac.exe virus from your computer including all other malwares!