What is vcredist_x64.exe?
vcredist_x64.exe is a legitimate process file popularly known as Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x64 Redistributable Setup. It is associated with software Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x64 Redistributable developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is located in c:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download\Install\ Files by default.
Malware programmers write virus files with malicious scripts and save them as vcredist_x64.exe with an intention to spread virus on the internet.
Affected Platforms: Windows OS
How to determine if your computer is infected with vcredist_x64.exe malware?
Look out for these symptoms to check if your PC is infected with vcredist_x64.exe malware:
- Unstable internet connection
- vcredist_x64.exe occupies extra CPU space
- PC processing speed slows down
- Browser often redirects to irrelevant websites
- Browser is bombarded with hordes of popup ads
- Computer screen freezes repeatedly
Take the following steps to diagnose your PC for possible vcredist_x64.exe malware attack:
Step 1: Simultaneously press CTRL+ALT+DEL keys to open Task Manager.
Step 2: If you notice the file located outside c:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download\Install\ perform an antivirus scan to get rid of the malware.
How to remove vcredist_x64.exe malware from the system using Comodo Antivirus?
Step 1: Download our award-winning Comodo 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 locations.
Step 4: Restart your PC after the installation gets over
Step 5: Wait for Comodo Internet Security to update the Virus Protection Software.
Step 6: Proceed with the quick scan that automatically begins after the update.
Step 7: If threats are found during the scanning, you will be notified through an alert screen.
Step 8: Comodo Antivirus will remove vcredist_x64.exe malware from your computer including all other malware!
Also, Learn how to Remove “vcredist_x86.exe” from your PC
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Website Malware Directory Resources:No. | Company | File Type | SHA1 | MD5 | Malware Name |
Digitally Signed |
File Version |
Product Version |
Submitted From |
Malware Behavior |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Microsoft Corporation | Executable | 585dbce4abeda9b1 90bb0d28e6f0f8d0 b006211e |
75b46a5f68e5f6c6 92ddec4b6f99727a |
Virus.Win32. Floxif.A |
Yes | 12.0.40664 .0 |
12.0.40664 .0 |
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N/A |
2 | Microsoft Corporation | Executable | 36ceaa41619b6273 4d018454f7d11a6a 073d8e09 |
15895b03339a0fc5 9e3a0c3f4904af70 |
Virus.Win32. Sality.gen |
No | 9.0.21022. 08 |
9.0.21022. 08 |
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N/A |
3 | Microsoft Corporation | Executable | 9efd7af0a8bf458a a4706c928f2262eb d8607735 |
3714ca820be9d86f ec8473de18630d70 |
Virus.Win32. Floxif.A |
Yes | 10.0.40219 .01 |
10.0.40219 .01 |
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N/A |
4 | Microsoft Corporation | Executable | 310e664fac5eaa35 d907e69cd9f47d44 fdc7c2e4 |
da110a2861cb7181 61be90483f5ee4de |
Virus.Win32. Sality.gen |
No | 2.0.50727. 762 |
2.0.50727. 762 |
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N/A |
No. | Company | File Type | SHA1 | MD5 | Digitally Signed |
File Version |
Product Version |
Submitted From |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Microsoft Corporation | Executable | 3feda4e77dcd8faf 189371c71a35066b 01320873 |
622a95e2fccc1657 cb2a760688b40665 |
Yes | 12.0.40649 .5 |
12.0.40649 .5 |
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2 | Microsoft Corporation | Executable | 13674c43652b941d afd2049989afce63 cb7c517b |
40395c175553cb14 d2050888efccdf00 |
Yes | 9.0.30729. 17 |
9.0.30729. 17 |
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3 | Microsoft Corporation | Executable | 38b647d37b423782 22856972a1e22fbd 8cf4b404 |
223a76cd5ab9e42a 5c55731154b85627 |
Yes | 14.42.3443 3.0 |
14.42.3443 3.0 |
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4 | Microsoft Corporation | Executable | a7c83077b8a28d40 9e36316d2d7321fa 0ccdb7e8 |
e2ada570911edaaa e7d1b3c979345fce |
Yes | 9.0.30729. 5677 |
9.0.30729. 5677 |
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