How to Remove “klist.exe”

What is klist.exe?

klist.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as Java Platform SE 7 U9. It belongs to Java Platform SE binary and was developed by Oracle Corporation. It is commonly stored in C:\Program Files.

Malware authors write different types of malicious programs and name it as klist.exe to spread virus.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

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

  • Internet connection fluctuates
  • klist.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 klist.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 klist.exe malware.

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

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

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 13 October 2011 at 10:39 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Malware
Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 Microsoft Corporation Executable a5130b47ee4b4038
9788d054960964d6
f3eda3bc
63113d2c545789ac
7e0818823947f26a
Virus.Win32.
Virut.CE
No 6.1.7600.1
6385
(win7_rtm.
090713-125
5)
6.1.7600.1
6385
Indonesia N/A
2 Sun Microsystems, Inc. Executable 60f7cc34591c62de
4d76ac1d2d155879
4f219d0e
a91f8d44f9466c8c
f77c0cec8eb97941
Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No 6.0.170.4 6.0.170.4 Vietnam N/A
3 N/A Executable fd145c0243224ab8
5cb460be88efa9b1
12da43c7
4cdee1ef6316d254
306b5a1570d2570f
Win32.Neshta
.B
No N/A N/A Russian Federation N/A
4 Sun Microsystems, Inc. Executable a4b7fe2c12d15e27
d59d6051688fd7e3
5bc3f7ba
67117130d2239cff
57ae1de568e3f6f2
Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No 6.0.220.4 6.0.220.4 Poland N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 04 June 2008 at 2:30 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 Sun Microsystems, Inc. Executable 204a6ec9235b36a6
4849e2c9689dd1e2
cdd06acb
68d1f1be74fdf464
7a636f1d943b40c3
Yes 6.0.290.11 6.0.290.11 10.224.1.59/32
2 Azul Systems\\, Inc. Executable ad22a3cb2f202fb4
010887f63faa2bde
25b1ad6f
426e4d7411079f0c
f63236a3fb9fe480
No 17.0.7.0 17.0.7.0 United States
3 Sun Microsystems, Inc. Executable 733a9bb42ba399fe
ccd35e3cfe3b2d01
e5996ef8
a2cc8c1509e77337
150481c11c7b6527
Yes 6.0.270.7 6.0.270.7 10.224.1.59/32
4 Oracle Corporation Executable 54dbdfe52c76b302
ddbf6d9fd669b4c3
91be05ed
9169dd16f790b18a
c1074643aeafc33c
Yes 22.0.0.0 22.0.0.0 United States
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