How to Remove “vcredist_x64.exe”

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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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 13 October 2011 at 2:18 am
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
Mexico N/A
2 Microsoft Corporation Executable 36ceaa41619b6273
4d018454f7d11a6a
073d8e09
15895b03339a0fc5
9e3a0c3f4904af70
Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No 9.0.21022.
08
9.0.21022.
08
Mauritius N/A
3 Microsoft Corporation Executable 9efd7af0a8bf458a
a4706c928f2262eb
d8607735
3714ca820be9d86f
ec8473de18630d70
Virus.Win32.
Floxif.A
Yes 10.0.40219
.01
10.0.40219
.01
India N/A
4 Microsoft Corporation Executable 310e664fac5eaa35
d907e69cd9f47d44
fdc7c2e4
da110a2861cb7181
61be90483f5ee4de
Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No 2.0.50727.
762
2.0.50727.
762
Poland N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 09 April 2009 at 9:46 am
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
United States
2 Microsoft Corporation Executable 13674c43652b941d
afd2049989afce63
cb7c517b
40395c175553cb14
d2050888efccdf00
Yes 9.0.30729.
17
9.0.30729.
17
United States
3 Microsoft Corporation Executable 38b647d37b423782
22856972a1e22fbd
8cf4b404
223a76cd5ab9e42a
5c55731154b85627
Yes 14.42.3443
3.0
14.42.3443
3.0
104.238.128.144/32
4 Microsoft Corporation Executable a7c83077b8a28d40
9e36316d2d7321fa
0ccdb7e8
e2ada570911edaaa
e7d1b3c979345fce
Yes 9.0.30729.
5677
9.0.30729.
5677
United States
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