What is runas.exe?
runas.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as Run As Utility. It belongs to Windows operating system and was developed by Microsoft, Inc. It is commonly stored in C:\WINDOWS\winsxs\x86_microsoft-windows-runas_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_none_5fbe9f67bec0f818\. Malware programmers or cybercriminals write different types of malicious programs and name it as runas.exe to spread virus.
Affected Platform: Windows OS
How to check if your computer is infected with runas.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 runas.exe malware:
- Internet connection fluctuates
- runas.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 runas.exe and open the file location
If the file is located outside C:\WINDOWS\winsxs\x86_microsoft-windows-runas_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_none_5fbe9f67bec0f818\, then it is likely that the system is affected with runas.exe malware.
How to remove runas.exe malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?
Ideally, replacing the existing runas.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 runas.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 | Корпорация Майкрософт | Executable | 3ce0c2c8151c2ddb 394c04ef54e52e87 d2d1e45a |
b1adcbb853abb9d5 c25db247351f4802 |
Virus.Win32. Golem.a0 |
No | 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient. 010817-114 8) |
5.1.2600.0 | ![]() |
N/A |
2 | N/A | Executable | fc35225275628ac7 ac8fa63e2b429ac7 5858e899 |
d29a08d373145775 dcf36b428b0bbe25 |
Unclassified Malware |
No | 3, 3, 2, 0 | N/A | ![]() |
N/A |
3 | N/A | Executable | 6699a687b3e2cea4 c4ec148f015cf831 4dc672a4 |
4d6377eeb5023762 1d6de3396a9d2f2d |
Unclassified Malware |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
N/A |
4 | Microsoft Corporation | Executable | 1778ea3734356542 9f76b2e8ab2e0c94 7955d0df |
124fbf796c23cafa b6c9e63b320e99bd |
Virus.Win32. Virut.CE |
No | 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient. 010817-114 8) |
5.1.2600.0 | ![]() |
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 | N/A | Executable | 787a6c5482e9fe6a 2b8cb73229400c87 a5e101ee |
f2a8fb28dc4b83e4 f181289ab277d06b |
No | 1, 0, 0, 1 | 1, 0, 0, 1 | ![]() |
2 | N/A | Executable | d3f6189b14a5647a b6d589a0cf58862a d447aead |
92d480c8bf2ce448 c1826ca01de3be4c |
No | 3, 3, 8, 1 | N/A | ![]() |
3 | N/A | Executable | f30e144c162d5eb7 f3ee71f0a07047c3 30761259 |
062345b7ca8404bd 2fe731f8563b6f63 |
No | 1, 0, 0, 1 | 1, 0, 0, 1 | ![]() |
4 | N/A | Executable | 2032e16f29af8e0a e34cdcc181a95a92 75241774 |
2541e5f60333bf5f 28121b1ce845f498 |
Yes | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
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