How to Remove “python.exe”

What is python.exe?


python.exe is a legitimate file and  its process known as python.exe. It's a product of IBM Computers. It is typically located in C:\Program Files\Common Files. Malware programmers create files with malicious codes and name them after python.exe in an attempt to spread virus on the internet.
 
Affected Platform: Windows OS
 

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

 
If your PC is infected with python.exe, you will either have your internet browser redirecting you involuntarily to irrelevant websites, or you will notice python.exe using too much CPU space. Take the following steps to diagnose your PC for possible python.exe malware attack:
 
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:\Program Files\Common Files, then you should run an antivirus scan to get ride of the malware.
 
How to remove the python.exe file from system using Comodo Antivirus?
 
Step 1: Download the award-winning Free Internet Security.
 
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 the python.exe virus from your computer including all other malwares!
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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 21 October 2011 at 9:08 am
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Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
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Sality.gen
No N/A N/A Brazil N/A
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Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No N/A N/A Brazil N/A
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Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
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Virus.Win32.
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 10 November 2008 at 6:20 am
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Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
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No N/A N/A 10.224.1.57/32
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No N/A N/A 10.224.1.65/32
4 Python Software Foundation Executable b9c2205748e3f6b8
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