How to Remove “tfswctrl.exe”

What is tfswctrl.exe?

tfswctrl.exe is a legitimate process file popularly known as Drive Letter Access Component. It belongs to Sonic DLA  software developed by Sonic Solutions group. It is located in C:\Program Files by default. Malware programmers create files with virus scripts and name them after tfswctrl.exe with an intention to spread virus on the internet.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

How to check if your computer is infected with tfswctrl.exe malware?

Keep an eye for the following symptoms to see if your PC is infected with tfswctrl.exe malware:

  • Internet connection fluctuates
  • tfswctrl.exe takes too much CPU space
  • PC slows down significantly
  • Browser automatically redirects to some irrelevant websites
  • Unsolicited ads and popups starts appearing
  • Screen freezes constantly

Take the following steps to diagnose your PC for possible tfswctrl.exe malware attack:

Step 1: Download the award-winning Free Internet Security.

Step 2: Installation configuration frames will be displayed. Select the configuration you would like to apply.

Step 3: After network detection is complete, press “Close” button for a scan window.

Step 4: Restart your PC.

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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 the tfswctrl.exe virus from your computer including all other malwares!

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 18 April 2009 at 4:42 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Malware
Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 N/A Executable 28ec9081a864e22f
9ba6248c88228e55
3db186ac
ca577b85d03099fb
0bd34e7719a8605d
Virus.Win32.
Virut.CE
No N/A N/A Canada N/A
2 VERITAS Software, Inc. Executable f7440a464b284b6b
42a49e9fd7028d27
442bbb9e
87b7c7bae263cff4
73bd803698e197ac
Virus.Win32.
Virut.CE
No 3.50.07a N/A Canada N/A
3 N/A Executable 7730dbbbb48cb8be
e64f49714da563e4
d6cc6146
1dcedd6f2acf4648
d8c1486c915cb4ed
TrojWare.Win
32.TrojanDow
nloader.Agen
t.BFE1
No N/A N/A United States N/A
4 Sonic Solutions Executable c514d0cd54cb3f95
4a583d313ec8bd65
bcb1598a
61b9007b72c026a0
be6ac02eb6d08626
Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No 1.04.08a N/A India N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 04 June 2008 at 7:25 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 Sonic Solutions Executable e506dbdbb0b4f2a8
05b53886fbd37c3a
1937d10f
c5a73c8fbd85936a
ac6a969a5c4a1aa0
No 1.04.08a N/A Lebanon
2 Sonic Solutions Executable 2dc9b1b0427ce102
a5d16c5dd5b72162
67c2a376
0df3275fd096bace
c54e01657d8745d8
No 1.04.08a N/A India
3 Sonic Solutions Executable 3985290cac2c7795
b0e18c6a1fa1416f
ee36e6c9
bceb10e2b77b52af
caf160d7abf11475
No 1.04.08a N/A Japan
4 Sonic Solutions Executable 26c98755476afc1d
3b8dcadbbefb9784
2615148b
9faac65931211b08
a6bc5089aa32c1bb
No 1.04.07a N/A Thailand
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