How to Remove “sqladhlp90.exe”

What is sqladhlp90.exe?

sqladhlp90.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as Microsoft SQL Server Active Directory Helper Service. It belongs to Microsoft SQL Server and was developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is commonly stored in C:\Program Files. Malware programmers or cybercriminals write different types of malicious programs and name them as sqladhlp90.exe to spread virus.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

How to check if your computer is infected with sqladhlp90.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 sqladhlp90.exe malware:

  • Internet connection fluctuates
  • sqladhlp90.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 sqladhlp90.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 sqladhlp90.exe malware.

How to remove sqladhlp90.exe malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?

Ideally, replacing the existing sqladhlp90.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 sqladhlp90.exe malware from your computer including all other malwares!

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 05 May 2009 at 6:58 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Malware
Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 Microsoft Corporation Executable 17eb72e04cda8189
807e9d3068dba8e0
a4ac01d4
ea410c9ffac14dcf
51c5c47d4f6e0a61
Worm.Win32.M
abezat.b1
Yes 2005.090.1
399.00
9.00.1399.
06
Saudi Arabia N/A
2 Microsoft Corporation Executable 03a872bc6d555017
f6a1410d2d585514
d366dddc
8476986335e69e93
04680a63ff75b5c8
Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No 2005.090.4
035.00
9.00.4035.
00
Iran, Islamic Republic of N/A
3 Microsoft Corporation Executable 1733323a43c0b4f4
9f129330789b019b
5be8c02a
b3e136873160c856
947c050cf2d7c05a
Worm.Win32.M
abezat.b4
Yes 2005.090.1
399.00
9.00.1399.
06
United Kingdom N/A
4 Microsoft Corporation Executable 6f7c098c9c24bed9
6787ec4e8592b9fd
0cd60509
30e500e0b1746d42
a528d134919d8910
Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No 2005.090.4
035.00
9.00.4035.
00
Brazil N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 04 December 2008 at 10:28 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 Microsoft Corporation Executable b2e913bc64b13770
1622d23cf35a0a34
d345f4f6
c06ea83f6fc2959e
897c117255b6b1d5
Yes 2005.090.4
035.00
9.00.4035.
00
10.100.19.9/32
2 Microsoft Corporation Executable b2e913bc64b13770
1622d23cf35a0a34
d345f4f6
c06ea83f6fc2959e
897c117255b6b1d5
Yes 2005.090.4
035.00
9.00.4035.
00
United States
3 Microsoft Corporation Executable 4438e5def10f0ebb
3b230ab2a2a7b992
ec2a56d1
adaf062116b4e6d9
6e44d26486a87af6
Yes 2005.090.1
399.00
9.00.1399.
06
10.224.1.55/32
4 N/A Non-executable a637f0454b59fd52
b58ca8b59ac82d11
00cd62b6
bd1cf4818af60a3b
2b9e630198d68e4f
No N/A N/A Internal Submission
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