How to Remove “grpconv.exe”

What is grpconv.exe?

grpconv.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as Windows Program Group Converter. It belongs to Windows Program Group Converter and was developed by Microsoft. It is commonly stored in C:\Program Files. Malware programmers or cybercriminals write different types of malicious programs and name it as grpconv.exe to spread virus.


Affected Platform: Windows OS


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


Each malware is different and causes unique problems to the system. You will notice one or several of the following symptoms if your system is infected with grpconv.exe malware:

  • Internet connection fluctuates
  • grpconv.exe file is taking more of your CPU memory 
  • System performance is very low
  • Browser is redirected to some strange websites
  • Interference of annoying popup ads
  • Other malwares infiltrate into the system


To further establish the malware infection, take the following steps:

  • Go to Task Manager by pressing the combination of keys ctrl+alt+del
  • Go to the process tab and right-click on the grpconv.exe and open the file location

If the file is located outside C:\Program Files, then it is likely that the system is affected with grpconv.exe malware.

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

Ideally, replacing the existing grpconv.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 grpconv.exe malware from your computer including all other malwares!
 

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 24 November 2011 at 4:12 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Malware
Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 Microsoft Corporation Executable 4c4621e9d9359532
0a477320c2d57940
059e59a3
e45296a409582d28
69242bcb92fdd6cd
Virus.Win32.
Virut.CE
No 6.1.7600.1
6385
(win7_rtm.
090713-125
5)
6.1.7600.1
6385
154.160.5.118/32 N/A
2 Корпорация Майкрософт Executable 28740545c9c44262
f00cb8c2bfd996aa
55458141
d25f9cd34e54d1bc
ae30335a789438b8
Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No 5.1.2600.2
180
(xpsp_sp2_
rtm.040803
-2158)
5.1.2600.2
180
Ukraine N/A
3 Microsoft Corporation Executable ccdc0796e5316752
0f5b2c3aeeb1e323
2dc5908e
02c5facc8365ef7b
a6b3b24969481add
Virus.Win32.
Virut.CE
No 5.1.2600.2
180
(xpsp_sp2_
rtm.040803
-2158)
5.1.2600.2
180
Poland N/A
4 Microsoft Corporation Executable 76b39a0a81251560
693b1e4ff55fc4a6
bb3c1523
c1e70bf971be1059
99fcea04e134e9fd
Virus.Win32.
Virut.CE
No 6.1.7600.1
6385
(win7_rtm.
090713-125
5)
6.1.7600.1
6385
103.149.120.10/32 N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 04 February 2012 at 7:22 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 Microsoft Corporation Executable 2de80ef20dc05462
fceebcb0f949e712
e709bf76
8fb27492efcc3ebe
3b5d81cc315d3971
No 10.0.22468
.1000
(WinBuild.
160101.080
0)
10.0.22468
.1000
United States
2 Microsoft Corporation Executable 5856423e3123a25f
5fb855ea0b40c5e0
e2a0a2d4
caa2a6814dffb2a2
7ed4ca26998dd541
No 10.0.21387
.1
(WinBuild.
160101.080
0)
10.0.21387
.1
United States
3 Microsoft Corporation Executable 4f37f78248851c45
3497737b4a10bf6b
745d4417
1db4c986f4c052be
234f100a9de3e7d2
No 10.0.22610
.1
(WinBuild.
160101.080
0)
10.0.22610
.1
India
4 Microsoft Corporation Executable 515ea092604e6a3e
ad70e702573de0c5
4d769620
5a13926732e6d349
fd060c072bc7fb74
No 10.0.19041
.1
(WinBuild.
160101.080
0)
10.0.19041
.1
United States
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