How to Remove “runas.exe”

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!

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 25 October 2011 at 1:17 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Malware
Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 Microsoft Corporation Executable 6de2ef1fcba4fbe6
a6e29d4112852b4e
d341bf85
d92c60de4f171602
c03a3031d9eae4d2
Virus.Win32.
Virut.CE
No 6.1.7600.1
6385
(win7_rtm.
090713-125
5)
6.1.7600.1
6385
Indonesia N/A
2 Корпорация Майкрософт Executable c74a6a01837cdafc
ac4e604bd58cab44
189edeb0
f2b3afd5aac950de
331db64193ea4f2d
Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No 5.1.2600.0
(xpclient.
010817-114
8)
5.1.2600.0 Ukraine N/A
3 N/A Executable ae26896200879870
3258d4ffcb2c2d82
f94fe660
2467fcfe7fb384ec
15bd2e9bdb1bb130
Virus.Win32.
Virut.CE
No N/A N/A 197.39.113.130/32 N/A
4 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 Russian Federation N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 09 October 2011 at 10:51 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 N/A Executable 787a6c5482e9fe6a
2b8cb73229400c87
a5e101ee
f2a8fb28dc4b83e4
f181289ab277d06b
No 1, 0, 0, 1 1, 0, 0, 1 10.224.1.60/32
2 Microsoft Corporation Executable 9645690a9f0f22e6
6259c36dccecb170
ef8b4887
3c9ad13d268d1dfb
106dd8c2017478c2
No 10.0.19041
.1
(WinBuild.
160101.080
0)
10.0.19041
.1
United States
3 Microsoft Corporation Executable 29796aca36a723d6
25595214e7fda273
5bae26b2
b37e31c5beb6d9eb
20b4db8df4d82960
No 10.0.19041
.1
(WinBuild.
160101.080
0)
10.0.19041
.1
United States
4 Microsoft Corporation Executable 6249cc1f105c2d8e
fb6ae226ffbde748
17c6d950
ca311be0d7b1da23
e74f345a5a57d2f8
No 10.0.22598
.1
(WinBuild.
160101.080
0)
10.0.22598
.1
India
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