How to Remove “shtml.exe”

What is shtml.exe?

shtml.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as Microsoft FrontPage Server Extensions. It belongs to Microsoft FrontPage and was developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is commonly stored in C:\Windows\System32. Malware programmers or cybercriminals write different types of malicious programs and name them as shtml.exe to spread virus.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

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

  • Internet connection fluctuates
  • shtml.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 shtml.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 shtml.exe malware.

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

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

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 04 June 2008 at 2:37 am
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Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
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Malware Behavior
1 Microsoft Corporation Executable 57c798a6ac28fb4a
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Virus.Win32.
Virut.CE
No 4.0.2.7523 4.0.2.7523 India N/A
2 Microsoft Corporation Executable 7617c89a3cafd6ae
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1e75450c
58890d2851050683
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MalCrypt.Ind
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No 4.0.2.7523 4.0.2.7523 United States N/A
3 Microsoft Corporation Executable c222b6acda89ba54
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Virus.Win32.
Virut.Ce
No 4.0.2.2717 4.0.2.2717 United States N/A
4 Microsoft Corporation Executable 65fdf0ce32bdfb35
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Virus.Win32.
Parite.gen
No 4.0.2.7523 4.0.2.7523 Spain N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 24 June 2008 at 11:19 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 Microsoft Corporation Executable 5454b14c94d9fdb8
9abfff94860f633f
53733728
308ed6a41aa84305
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No 4.0.2.6513 4.0.2.6513 Greece
2 Microsoft Corporation Executable 3d28b8ff56ce8a15
770e870c3b9c1f55
76de5eb1
d23b1f765d48591e
0379582375b467d0
No 4.0.2.7523 4.0.2.7523 United States
3 Microsoft Corporation Executable 9a0575d4cc5774b2
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No 4.0.2.3406 4.0.2.3406 Nigeria
4 Microsoft Corporation Executable 2419ebafdc293cef
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No 4.0.2.7523 4.0.2.7523 China
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