How to Remove “skeys.exe”

What is skeys.exe?

skeys.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as Serial Keys Utility. It belongs to Windows Operating System and was developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is commonly stored in C:\Windows\System32.
Malware authors write different types of malicious programs and name them as skeys.exe to spread virus.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

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

  • Internet connection fluctuates
  • skeys.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 skeys.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 skeys.exe malware.

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

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

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 04 June 2008 at 9:32 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Malware
Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 Microsoft Corporation Executable a40113b29dd2d097
cf19085b6337a0ca
477d7636
ecfbd7d8eb54735d
9b0e30d05826555a
Virus.Win32.
Virut.Ce
No 5.1.2600.5
512
(xpsp.0804
13-2105)
5.1.2600.5
512
156.216.224.150/32 N/A
2 Microsoft Corporation Executable a10a028bee3d7e50
54ac99a8fd75ef13
0d57ba6e
6f86aa1b829db2b9
d8e865326464a6fa
MalCrypt.Ind
us!
No 5.1.2600.2
180
(xpsp_sp2_
rtm.040803
-2158)
5.1.2600.2
180
Russian Federation N/A
3 Microsoft Corporation Executable 5399a97cf9062c07
753d0217e645c71b
141c878a
72224d846ea890fa
b8d5fb10dcbaf90a
Virus.Win32.
Virut.CE
No 5.1.2600.5
512
(xpsp.0804
13-2105)
5.1.2600.5
512
Russian Federation N/A
4 Microsoft Corporation Executable ffc432f6bf680c4d
4b3ec88ba5e96496
2d0e28f4
bb9c9e73d6f84e15
a2b5e20af74182e1
Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No 5.1.2600.2
180
(xpsp_sp2_
rtm.040803
-2158)
5.1.2600.2
180
Russian Federation N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 11 June 2008 at 8:42 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 Microsoft Corporation Executable 97545c6ad3030d04
153490e99b633189
8634fd15
5ec6423714726965
5bb5e5f749577261
No 5.1.2600.1
106
(xpsp1.020
828-1920)
5.1.2600.1
106
10.100.130.247/32
2 Microsoft Corporation Executable 1a8c87e70766abca
ea90c0bdc935ccd5
892ddad0
9fb8a649f396b2a2
5e58fd7e13ab0cd8
No 5.2.3790.1
830
(srv03_sp1
_rtm.05032
4-1447)
5.2.3790.1
830
Internal Submission
3 N/A Executable 081e924bfdc01860
77dab18b5dd2d0e9
9fdea69e
047cd5e8e7b94ab5
5dd990b412eb4f40
No N/A N/A 10.100.130.247/32
4 Microsoft Corporation Executable 6c87c29442bc8dd2
b362c604e47f7611
a8d1d82b
2700ce47de8a5f26
a37cf0bf87bac400
No 5.1.2600.1
106
(xpsp1.020
828-1920)
5.1.2600.1
106
10.100.130.247/32
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