rktools.exe is a legitimate process. This process is known as Win32 Cabinet Self-Extractor. It belongs to the software Microsoft Windows Operating System, developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is located in C:\Windows\System32 by default.

Malware programmers write virus files with malicious scripts and save them as rktools.exe with an intention to spread virus on the internet.

Affected Platforms: Windows OS

How to determine if your computer is infected with rktools.exe malware?

Look out for the these symptoms to check if your PC is infected with rktools.exe malware:

• Unstable internet connection
• rktools.exe occupies extra CPU space
• PC processing speed slows down
• Browser often redirects to irrelevant websites
• Browser is bombarded with hordes of popup ads
• Computer screen freezes repeatedly

Take the following steps to diagnose your PC for possible rktools.exe malware attack:

Step 1: Simultaneously press CTRL+ALT+DEL keys to open Task Manager.

Step 2: If you notice the file located outside C:\Windows\System32, perform an antivirus scan to get rid of the malware.

How to remove rktools.exe malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?

Step 1: Download our award-winning Free Antivirus. 

Step 2: Select 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 over, click on the “Close” button for a scan window.

Step 4: Restart your PC.

Step 5: Wait for Comodo Internet Security to update the antivirus.

Step 6: Proceed with the quick scan that automatically begins after the update.

Step 7: If threats are found during the scanning, you will be notified through an alert screen.

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