What is rexec.exe?
rexec.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as TCP/IP Remote Exec Commands. It belongs to Windows Operating System and was developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is commonly stored in %windir%\ServicePackFiles\i386. Malware programmers or cybercriminals write different types of malicious programs and name them as rexec.exe to spread virus.
Affected Platform: Windows OS
How to check if your computer is infected with rexec.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 rexec.exe malware:
- Internet connection fluctuates
- rexec.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 rexec.exe and open the file location
If the file is located outside %windir%\ServicePackFiles\i386, then it is likely that the system is affected with rexec.exe malware.
How to remove rexec.exe malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?
Ideally, replacing the existing rexec.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: 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: Once the Installation is Finished, 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 rexec.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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Microsoft Corporation | Executable | d160836983b1d28c 4c39f393eb34f888 54feb265 |
531f599fe1afd7d5 3030f5887bf3605c |
Virus.Win32. Virut.CE |
No | 5.1.2600.5 512 (xpsp.0804 13-0852) |
5.1.2600.5 512 |
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N/A |
2 | Корпорация Майкрософт | Executable | 3e7475483c7e5b9b a581d9af94405ae1 92e19712 |
f5b4a20aec04b8dc 93d624ec720552db |
Virus.Win32. Sality.gen |
No | 5.1.2600.2 180 (xpsp_sp2_ rtm.040803 -2158) |
5.1.2600.2 180 |
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N/A |
3 | Microsoft Corporation | Executable | e05747e7ba1ee0f0 d2c91165beea81b0 b2d5ac03 |
4343d9d4f150630b aec1502ef3fcdab7 |
Virus.Win32. Virut.CE |
No | 5.1.2600.5 512 (xpsp.0804 13-0852) |
5.1.2600.5 512 |
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N/A |
4 | Корпорация Майкрософт | Executable | cd51a8401ab771af a962e68fdbf7473a 4c19a71d |
953ce2fba9a8dc72 8566e2365ba26bca |
Virus.Win32. Virut.Ce |
No | 5.1.2600.5 512 (xpsp.0804 13-0852) |
5.1.2600.5 512 |
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N/A |
No. | Company | File Type | SHA1 | MD5 | Digitally Signed |
File Version |
Product Version |
Submitted From |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Microsoft Corporation | Executable | b73bfebb9b520f46 e3ec75a83c31da32 ff5d2a14 |
ff5b4725d35be68e 1cd305e241932577 |
No | 5.1.2600.5 512 (xpsp.0804 13-0852) |
5.1.2600.5 512 |
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2 | N/A | Executable | 187432917a43a82f 7799c10bc5dffeee e212e88d |
3bc612cd93e1042f fa77125c396cf6c4 |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
3 | Microsoft Corporation | Executable | 42479001a02ec4f6 c87b727445f4881e 6d5932f0 |
2bcc0897daaf3488 7b14cfa80f05e12d |
No | 5.1.2600.5 512 (xpsp.0804 13-0852) |
5.1.2600.5 512 |
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4 | Microsoft Corporation | Executable | 819b2a4e2e3ff939 04e738bd04f741a3 751f09bd |
c42a7edb2709383c 65ed01c90262b3ae |
No | 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient. 010817-114 8) |
5.1.2600.0 | ![]() |