What is verclsid.exe?

verclsid.exe is an legitimate executable file popularly known as Verify Class ID. It is associated with the Windows Operating System developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is typically located in C:\Windows\system32\. Malware programmers create files with virus scripts and name them after verclsid.exe with an intention to spread virus on the internet.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

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

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

• Internet connection fluctuates
• verclsid.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 verclsid.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\system32\, then you should run an antivirus scan to get rid of the malware.

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

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 verclsid.exe virus from your computer including all other malwares!
 

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• Antivirus for Windows 7 
• Antivirus for Windows 8 
• Antivirus for Windows 10

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