progman.exe is a legitimate executable file developed by Microsoft Corporation. This process is known as Program Manager and it belongs to Windows Operating System. It is commonly stored in C:\Windows\System32. Cybercriminals find a way out to mimic malicious programs in the name of progman.exe to spread the virus.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

How to detect whether your system is affected by progman.exe ?

Below are the following symptoms to check if your computer is infected by progman.exe:

• Problem during computer startup.
• Problem during a program startup.
• Errors while running specific functions.
• Damaged and missing link files.
• Conflict in the process.
• Missing or corruption of driver files.
• Invalid Windows registry.
• Hardware malfunction.

To further establish the malware attack, 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 progman.exe and open the file location

If it is located C:\Windows\System32, your PC is most likely affected with progman.exe.

How does Comodo Antivirus help you to protect your system from progman.exe malware?

Comodo Antivirus not only protects your computer from malware infections but also helps you remove any existing viruses. Take the following steps to effectively purge your computer from progman.exe malware or any other virses using Comodo Antivirus.

Step 1: In the first place download and install Comodo Antivirus on your machine

Step 2: Check the option “Do not detect new networks again”, when the firewall of Comodo Internet Security activates the process of network detection.

Step 3: After the process of network detection is finished, click “Close” button.

Step 4: Restart your PC.

Step 5: Wait until the Comodo Internet Security updates the antivirus.

Step 6: Initiate a quick scan that instantly begins after the update.

Step 7: If the system is infected with progman.exe malware or any other threats, you will be prompted with an alert screen, upon scanning.

Step 8: Comodo Antivirus will remove progman.exe malware from your computer including all other malwares!