What is query.exe?
query.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as MultiUser Query Utility. It belongs to Microsoft Windows Operating System for Windows and was developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is commonly stored in C:\Windows\System32. Malware programmers or cybercriminals write different types of malicious programs and name it as query.exe to spread virus.
Affected Platform: Windows OS
How to check if your computer is infected with query.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 query.exe malware:
- Internet connection fluctuates
- query.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 query.exe and open the file location
If the file is located outside C:\Windows\System32, then it is likely that the system is affected with query.exe malware.
How to remove query.exe malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?
Ideally, replacing the existing query.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 Free Antivirus.
Step 2: Check on the “Do not detect new networks again” option when Comodo Internet Security internal firewall activates the network detection process.
Step 3: After network detection is complete, press “Close” button for a scan window.
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 query.exe malware from your computer including all other malwares!
No. | Company | File Type | SHA1 | MD5 | Malware Name |
Digitally Signed |
File Version |
Product Version |
Submitted From |
Malware Behavior |
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1 | N/A | Executable | d5437550a72aabaa 2578c80a413c8557 0bb85acd |
8a39a68f4d2ec165 726dd6a00ffdbab1 |
Virus.Win32. Alman.A |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
N/A |
2 | Microsoft Corporation | Executable | f02699326fb0033b 9d80a84a64e33eb0 38d66914 |
381ce5cf0cca113a 21668be3bbada19a |
Virus.Win32. Virut.CE |
No | 6.1.7601.1 7514 (win7sp1_r tm.101119- 1850) |
6.1.7601.1 7514 |
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N/A |
3 | Microsoft Corporation | Executable | 723ee9a1a5781475 bab0d20f70c12395 186c39d2 |
ab2eb8783ad8a840 84f3194d9f60bfa0 |
Virus.Win32. Parite.gen |
No | 5.2.3790.3 959 (srv03_sp2 _rtm.07021 6-1710) |
5.2.3790.3 959 |
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N/A |
4 | N/A | Executable | 72100fc894949f4f 122fcb723765ed0d f316d8dc |
d751023ec4945d71 39e46095b43d0d92 |
Unclassified Malware |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
N/A |
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No. | Company | File Type | SHA1 | MD5 | Digitally Signed |
File Version |
Product Version |
Submitted From |
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1 | MicroSword Studio | Executable | 3b23d86e04ce6a68 833021dfbb5bc66a 4e14efb9 |
bf89d14693b43d2f 0d7570c7536bb444 |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
2 | N/A | Executable | 96cc81ce05184d9c b662107b2d115b50 818194e5 |
8cadc0d5535ec226 81fd2386b77d4b4c |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
3 | Microsoft Corporation | Executable | c4cf24a6cda429a8 3158562fbf0186d4 2c2ac623 |
f88e4a26a7c8112f d1809caf0f512d27 |
No | 6.1.7601.1 7514 (win7sp1_r tm.101119- 1850) |
6.1.7601.1 7514 |
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4 | Microsoft Corporation | Executable | 7397a9414fea3b56 5214f338d909c26a b832023e |
86b34e5fa07110d2 940fb7c267f65877 |
No | 5.2.3790.3 959 (srv03_sp2 _rtm.07021 6-1710) |
5.2.3790.3 959 |
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