What is oobechk.exe?

oobechk.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as Server Out-of-the-box UI. It belongs to software Microsoft Windows Operating System and was developed by Microsoft. It is commonly stored in C:\Windows\System32.  The malware programmers or cyber criminals write different types of malicious programs and name it as oobechk.exe to damage the software and hardware.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

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

Following are the indications to check if your PC is infected with oobechk.exe malware
Keep an eye for the following symptoms to see if your PC is infected with oobechk.exe malware

• Consistent fluctuation of the internet
• Instant diversion to some unwanted websites
• Slowing down of PC performance
• Displaying of unwanted pop ups
• Freezing of system screen

If you find any of  the following symptoms, confirm the oobechk.exe infection on the PC through some of these simple steps

1) Press CTRL+ALT+DEL keys to open task manager.

2) If the file is located outside C:\Windows\System32, then you can be sure about the infection and an antivirus scan is essential to remove it from the infected system.

How to remove oobechk.exe malware from system with Comodo Cleaning Essentials?

Comodo Cleaning Essentials (CCE) incoporates antivirus software with unique features like auto sandboxing to identify and obstruct every suspicious process running on an endpoint with a single click instantly. The efficient antivirus scanner helps to remove harmful threats from the system.

Step 1: Download the Comodo Cleaning Essential.

Step 2: To start the CCE application, double-click on the CCE.exe file.

Step 3: It then probes the antivirus to initiate a full system scan to identify and remove any existing malicious files 

Step 4: If threats are found during the scanning, you will be prompted with an alert screen.

Step 5: Comodo Cleaning Essentials will remove oobechk.exe  malware from your computer including all other malwares!