How to Remove “sfmpsexe.exe”

What is sfmpsexe.exe?

sfmpsexe.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as Windows NT Macintosh Print Processor Helper. It belongs to Windows Operating system and was developed by LexBce Server. It is commonly stored in C:\Windows\System32.
Cybercriminals write different types of malicious programs and name them as sfmpsexe.exe to spread virus.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

How to check if your computer is infected with sfmpsexe.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 sfmpsexe.exe malware:

  • Internet connection fluctuates
  • sfmpsexe.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 sfmpsexe.exe and open the file location

If the file is located outside C:\Windows\System32, then it is likely that the system is affected with sfmpsexe.exe malware.

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

Ideally, replacing the existing sfmpsexe.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 sfmpsexe.exe malware from your computer including all other malwares!

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 06 November 2010 at 9:35 pm
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Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 Microsoft Corporation Executable 7f6bc8958d160bde
58469d00b745f886
331de0dc
f1f636892326c78b
87923de9cd02dd35
MalCrypt.Ind
us!
No 5.2.3790.1
830
(srv03_sp1
_rtm.05032
4-1447)
5.2.3790.1
830
Russian Federation N/A
2 Microsoft Corporation Executable 98316d5a5c1e3279
45038f1da7819372
e7ea1712
cff041e7b0e2681e
3617cb78ba75c385
Virus.Win32.
Sality.q
No 5.2.3790.3
959
(srv03_sp2
_rtm.07021
6-1710)
5.2.3790.3
959
Italy N/A
3 Microsoft Corporation Executable fd75da51d4a1682c
c296dcd3cd65c575
87e7036b
3b4870d00ef3aefc
e087a27f883e2513
Virus.Win32.
Parite.gen
No 5.2.3790.3
959
(srv03_sp2
_rtm.07021
6-1710)
5.2.3790.3
959
Taiwan N/A
4 Microsoft Corporation Executable 3e158040bb2959b9
5ad6b6e79c5896d7
0094160d
35ad71e0cde8c701
9d1b39df74d5fa35
Virus.Win32.
Sality.l
No 5.2.3790.1
830
(srv03_sp1
_rtm.05032
4-1447)
5.2.3790.1
830
Italy N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 04 June 2008 at 7:37 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 Microsoft Corporation Executable ee9e9fed0d82b51d
e9fb4c31321489d6
7a4235f0
963f9bf4e66cde69
acd773821af0b709
No 4.00 4.00 Internal Submission
2 Microsoft Corporation Executable b710bd50137c8b24
3621557500366f6c
8b8960d9
686adace911be364
418ec1fafdd68d9b
No 5.2.3790.1
830
(srv03_sp1
_rtm.05032
4-1447)
5.2.3790.1
830
10.224.1.65/32
3 Microsoft Corporation Executable 2503cd6d8c317afe
57674d6708e3c09f
05d76acc
9a8d7cb482adfda8
bd573864e48e9abc
No 4.00 4.00 United States
4 Microsoft Corporation Executable dc56e8378a08752e
8dc51eff6efdf6a9
20cf1a6b
432f99d5d6581df5
2b07403ff106ee33
No 5.2.3790.3
959
(srv03_sp2
_rtm.07021
6-1710)
5.2.3790.3
959
Japan
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