What is tftp.exe?

tftp.exe is a legitimate process file popularly known as Trivial File Transfer Protocol App developed by Microsoft Corporation. It belongs to Windows Operating System and it is used for transferring configuration files between PCs on a LAN. It is located in C:\Windows\System32 by default. Malware programmers create files with virus scripts and name them after tftp.exe with an intention to spread virus on the internet.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

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

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

• Internet connection fluctuates
• tftp.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 tftp.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.

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