scanpst.exe is a legitimate file component and acts like a repair tool built in Microsoft Outlook. It is a product of Microsoft Corporation. It is located in C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office 12\scanpst.exe by default. Malware programmers create files with malicious codes and name them after scanpst.exe with an intention to spread virus on the internet.

 

How to check if your computer is infected with scanpst.exe malware?

Keep an eye for the following symptoms to see if your PC is infected with scanpst.exe malware:

If your PC is infected with scanpst.exe malware, it will invite other malwares to cause more damage to your computer. Take the following steps to diagnose your PC for possible scanpst.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:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office 12\scanpst.exe, then you should run an antivirus scan to get rid of the malware.

How to remove the scanpst.exe file from system using Comodo Antivirus?

Step 1: Download the award-winning Free Internet Security.

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: Select Customize Configuration option and arrange installers, configuration, and file location.

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 the scanpst.exe virus from your computer including all other malwares!