How to Remove “mshta.exe”

What is mshta.exe?


mshta.exe is a legitimate file that is also known as an interperter for Microsoft Scripting Host. It is responsible for executing html applications and assisting scripts to run in Windows system. It is typically located in c:\windows\system32.
Malware writers create malicious programs and replicate their file names as mshta.exe to spread virus on the internet.
 
Affected Platform: Windows OS


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


If your PC is infected with mshta.exe, you will start getting unsolicited popups in your browser  or you will automatically be redirected to irrelevant websites. Take the following steps to diagnose your PC for possible mshta.exe malware:
 
Step 1: Simultaneously press CTRL+ALT+DEL keys to open Task Manager.
 
Step 2: If you notice the file located outside the file path c:\windows\system32, then you should run an antivirus scan to get ride of the malware.
 
How to remove mshta.exe malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?
 
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: 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 mshta.exe malware from your computer including all other malware!
 
Related Resources: Website Malware Directory Resources:
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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 11 October 2011 at 10:35 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Malware
Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 Microsoft Corporation Executable 276c96974b011db7
930782f79c103f98
5453cf3a
680e8b29ab567ba9
e60f8ef23474f242
Virus.Win32.
Virut.CE
No 6.00.2900.
2180
(xpsp_sp2_
rtm.040803
-2158)
6.00.2900.
2180
Philippines N/A
2 Microsoft Corporation Executable 297633b228089f04
c099088e3f3fd70e
4a4fb77a
70011d405c478e08
df0c15c062a6fd97
Virus.Win32.
Virut.CE
No 8.00.6001.
18702
(longhorn_
ie8_rtm(wm
bla).09030
8-0339)
8.00.6001.
18702
Turkey N/A
3 N/A Executable 4ce817053d49d171
d609b0b32d43492e
d6a49684
7ee51443af1aaf97
ef7b7bfb04f3d556
TrojWare.Win
32.Ransom.Bl
ocker.UOY
No N/A N/A Philippines N/A
4 Microsoft Corporation Executable ee3dee878addfdea
8ef51d189c73585a
9b0655bf
d49d656274190e2d
e220ea218d42f68b
Virus.Win32.
Virut.AV
No 7.00.5730.
13
(longhorn(
wmbla).070
711-1130)
7.00.5730.
13
Hungary N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 27 August 2008 at 1:45 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 Microsoft Corporation Executable ca45566db9426c09
455990ad2832bf7e
ebe2093a
9f9be296b7cc0640
d50f2e568a10e4ae
No 5.00.2614.
3500
5.00.2614.
3500
Japan
2 Microsoft Corporation Executable 83c70c66cd4e971b
e2e36efdc27fbcb7
ff289032
95828d670cfd3b16
ee188168e083c3c5
No 11.00.9600
.16428
(winblue_g
dr.131013-
1700)
11.00.9600
.16428
United States
3 Microsoft Corporation Executable 88fc2ea61da1154b
977aa88885c78fa0
023610dd
d20546e759341e70
c92118eac1277370
No 7.00.5450.
4
(winmain(w
mbla).0606
23-0309)
7.00.5450.
4
Internal Submission
4 Microsoft Corporation Executable 98fc603fa346545b
aeff21a887eccddb
c7e8d7d7
3b71c6efaa6d39ab
3fa1262ced672319
No 8.00.6001.
18702
(longhorn_
ie8_rtm(wm
bla).09030
8-0339)
8.00.6001.
18702
Russian Federation
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