How to Remove “junkcleaner.exe”

What is junkcleaner.exe?


junkcleaner.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as Junk Cleaner. It belongs to Junk Cleaner and was developed by PANDAJE TECHNICAL SERVICES PVT LTD. It is commonly stored in C:\Program Files. Malware programmers or cybercriminals write different types of malicious programs and name it as junkcleaner.exe to spread virus.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

How to check if your computer is infected with junkcleaner.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 junkcleaner.exe malware:

  • Internet connection fluctuates
  • junkcleaner.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 junkcleaner.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 junkcleaner.exe malware.

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

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

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 04 August 2009 at 4:28 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Malware
Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 GlarySoft.com Executable c29079fb7271fff9
6bc034481d0ff537
7315aedf
cfab22fa8a3971c9
e95a8419dc1326fa
Virus.Win32.
Virut.q
No 1.2.8.0 1.0.0.0 Denmark N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 19 September 2008 at 2:10 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 Glarysoft Ltd Executable 80d3f4283ede4e10
3b6c69115235fe6d
bba4fd52
efd86360acb0e8c1
bd30dfb2e29c69da
Yes 2.12.0.658 2.12 Internal Submission
2 Glarysoft Ltd Executable b8805d35af1d194d
4683bb160271c0d1
917a4b7d
cbc5ca014f26e923
1e7158d900bdf143
Yes 2.50.0.163
2
2.50 United States
3 Glarysoft Ltd Executable fe35751f0e411953
f910104edfcbe978
7249d50c
6377f0f6071afdb6
3af762aee02be17e
Yes 2.54.0.175
9
2.54 United States
4 GlarySoft.com Executable 6035e22bcac3eec9
45517c8a5787b934
3ef2ab3a
4c302c8c5cc39bc2
4a988430ac0c3d48
No 1.3.8.0 1.0.0.0 Internal Submission
Display 4 items per page
  • 4 items per page
  • 8 items per page
  • 16 items per page
  • 32 items per page
 
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