How to Remove “specialoffer.exe”

What is specialoffer.exe?

specialoffer.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as AdvrCntr Special Module. It belongs to AdvrCntr Module and was developed by Nero AG. It is commonly stored in C:\Program Files. Malware programmers or cybercriminals write different types of malicious programs and name them as specialoffer.exe to spread virus.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

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

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

If the file is located outside C:\Program Files, then it is likely that the system is affected with specialoffer.exe malware.

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

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

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 25 September 2008 at 3:05 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Malware
Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 Nero AG Executable 93e757a92ec5904f
5ef11e766c241ef8
c99c22af
f100a2754fd9bf34
c5df869b3471d7b0
Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No 2,0,9,22 2,0,9,22 Cameroon N/A
2 N/A Executable 867f0e19b0d467e6
5730fe7b47a6065b
0de05866
eaf5191535a8f966
8305f48e5201200a
Win32.Neshta
.A
No N/A N/A Portugal N/A
3 Nero AG Executable bdf29fcfe21a88fb
da5a8dc81d88cdac
b728988d
0daeddc395ecb08d
4b8e1ae57b297133
Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No 1, 0, 0, 1 1, 0, 0, 1 Egypt N/A
4 Nero AG Executable 5200a62403fa202b
898f4977837c3a51
bef367be
70918069893f6e92
6a7db2e5cfc821be
Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No 1, 0, 0, 3 1, 0, 0, 3 Algeria N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 26 August 2008 at 10:19 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 Nero AG Executable 2cbefeed08c58907
57b0594dd420d915
a02325ea
912c42fdcad23ed0
5479c7412210755c
Yes 11.9.3.30 11.9.3.30 United States
2 Nero AG Executable edd6dd5cc580a694
a1049f5ec76146f8
52164bc0
3ac0d25588f5893d
b8a3663f3135a110
Yes 11.9.1.17 11.9.1.17 10.224.25.207/32
3 Nero AG Executable c63d5d44b08108e3
a11cd3efd23dcce6
8867d025
9956b8927465aa9d
5979768b22723611
No 1, 0, 0, 3 1, 0, 0, 3 Internal Submission
4 Nero AG Executable 68a0d1c708618efc
ef63342526ecfe48
256fb5ae
97f955c0c7350f5e
df3b1164d2f4d230
Yes 11.9.3.10 11.9.3.10 10.224.25.207/32
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