reboot.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as Reeboot Setup. It belongs to Win32 Setup-Execute software for Windows and was developed by Elitegroup Computer Systems. It is commonly stored in C:\Program Files. Malware programmers or cybercriminals write different types of malicious programs and name it as reboot.exe to spread virus.
Affected Platform: Windows OS
How to check if your computer is infected with reboot.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 reboot.exe malware:
- Internet connection fluctuates
- reboot.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 reboot.exe and open the file location
If the file is located outside C:\Program Files, then it is likely that the system is affected with reboot.exe malware.
How to remove reboot.exe malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?
Ideally, replacing the existing reboot.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 reboot.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 | NULL | Executable | 02fa4975764e439d 427fe8bda746af35 536d536a |
b31e429400f683e7 b52550732b3e3c2c |
Virus.Win32. Ramnit.K |
No | 1.0.1.4 | 1.0 | ![]() |
N/A |
2 | N/A | Executable | 9bd03214ec27c5f5 049ebef180ec9fb4 80dc07a2 |
20498e2c692eee08 ffca1cbf5d43f0a5 |
Virus.Win32. Alman.A |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
N/A |
3 | NULL | Executable | 0b99083267be2cc3 3cbae6f424df86df 376ad2b1 |
e67050f3eab27abb eb0e98061919aba7 |
TrojWare.Win 32.Downloade r.Agent.nvav |
No | NULL | NULL | ![]() |
N/A |
4 | NULL | Executable | 5a4f29b489b04c9e aee6f3afb63d2b7d b79b4aec |
242421881d8bf057 c95a78cd04d965a7 |
Unclassified Malware |
No | 0.0.0.0 | 0.0.0.0 | ![]() |
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 | NHIS | Executable | 0ae2eb78334d8e03 5fe0c681aa9efc0e 3bb7a4d9 |
bf6c8c6fe347acb0 cc8d60f001d34f47 |
Yes | 1, 0, 0, 1 | 1, 0, 0, 1 | ![]() |
2 | N/A | Executable | c80bf8ca515eb762 bfbfb48147787657 670ea520 |
a5ecfcee11345e18 7a6649ca03c10b93 |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
3 | N/A | Executable | 50a7aa0f7b456142 e177fa58316464e5 72ce0922 |
122465417348ca86 4cf4e0154d6fb2e8 |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
4 | N/A | Executable | 93e4f83d57fad009 08f76bd5a4460200 f7a2d557 |
b62c92d5c34e2ea3 747413024c24db40 |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
- 4 items per page
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