What is script-fu.exe?

script-fu.exe is a legitimate file process developed by Spencer Kimball, Peter Mattis and the GIMP Development Team. This process is known as GNU Image Manipulation Program Plug-In and it belongs to GNU Image Manipulation Program You can locate the file in C:\Program Files. The virus is created by malware authors and is named after script-fu.exe file.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

How to check if your computer is infected with script-fu.exe malware?

Keep an eye for the following symptoms to check if your PC is infected with script-fu.exe malware:

• Unstable internet connection
• Browser redirects to unwanted websites
• PC performance slows down
• Browser is bombarded with hordes of popup ads
• System screen freezes repeatedly

If you find any of the above mentioned symptoms, take the following steps to be sure about the malware infection:

• Press CTRL+ALT+DEL keys to open Task Manager.
• Go to the process tab and right-click on the script-fu.exe file and open its location.

If the file is located outside C:\Program Files, then you should take measures to get rid of the malware.

How to remove script-fu.exe malware from system with Comodo Cleaning Essentials?

Comodo Cleaning Essentials (CCE) incorporates antivirus software with unique features like auto-sandboxing to identify and obstruct every suspicious process running on an endpoint with a single click. To remove script-fu.exe malware using CCE, follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Download the CCE suite.

Step 2: To start the application, double-click on the CCE.exe file.

Step 3: It then probes the antivirus to initiate a full system scan to identify and remove any existing malicious files.

Step 4: If threats are found during the scanning, you will be prompted with an alert screen.

Step 5: Comodo Cleaning Essentials will remove script-fu.exe malware from your computer including all other malwares!