How to Remove “vnetlib.exe”

What is vnetlib.exe?

vnetlib.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as Vmware Network Install Library Executable. It belongs to Vmware Workstation and was developed by Vmware, Inc. It is commonly stored in C:\Program Files.

Malware programmers or cybercriminals write different types of malicious programs and name them as vnetlib.exe to spread virus.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

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

Each malware is different and causes unique problems to the system. You will notice one or several of the following symptoms if your system is infected with vnetlib.exe malware:

  • Internet connection fluctuates
  • vnetlib.exe file is taking more of your CPU memory 
  • System performance is very low
  • Browser is redirected to some strange websites
  • Interference of annoying popup ads
  • Other malwares infiltrate into the system

To further establish the malware infection, take the following steps:

  • Go to Task Manager by pressing the combination of keys ctrl+alt+del
  • Go to the process tab and right-click on the vnetlib.exe and open the file location

If the file is located outside C:\Program Files, then it is likely that the system is affected with vnetlib.exe malware.

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

Ideally, replacing the existing vnetlib.exe file on your computer with a different version procured from the internet is advisable. To remove the file using Comodo's trusted and effective antivirus software, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Download the award-winning Comodo Free 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 location.

Step 4: Once the Installation is Finished, 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 vnetlib.exe malware from your computer including all other malwares!

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 24 March 2010 at 10:16 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Malware
Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 VMware, Inc. Executable 1ea0be0e0d111bd8
4e545bc05902a628
f1835db2
bd4a25edc349bc97
cc14995862533cc6
Virus.Win32.
MadAngel.n
Yes 12.0.1
build-3160
714
12.0.1
build-3160
714
Indonesia N/A
2 VMware, Inc. Executable 0f81b1612201386a
ba791839e6b8a379
7558802c
a83812ff2f48add5
9f113f8b92e6a5d6
Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No 7.0.1
build-2276
00
7.0.1
build-2276
00
154.241.13.240/32 N/A
3 VMware, Inc. Executable 5dab69413b6a1541
1b1405fa4dc49322
07aa79ef
df28a35addf72a0d
66c94e2958c106f7
Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No 7.0.0
build-2037
39
7.0.0
build-2037
39
Albania N/A
4 VMware, Inc. Executable bf4294187c86cef1
7451074e96cf0275
1a5a85ee
18b4bc063003889a
f97b4925213d72b6
Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No 7.0.0
build-2037
39
7.0.0
build-2037
39
Albania N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 01 September 2008 at 5:07 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 VMware, Inc. Executable f63ed3436abb60e4
155033fc4fd55a0c
275ff49b
1259fb79017cebfc
46540539e7a0ff9e
Yes e.x.p
build-2195
6703
e.x.p
build-2195
6703
United States
2 VMware, Inc. Executable c55ee1c64ec44426
fd20160b59972974
f332f0ed
e8a7caa00565c150
4eb9ba1053384b9d
Yes 16.2.5
build-2090
4516
16.2.5
build-2090
4516
United States
3 VMware, Inc. Executable e6d19c3140efb029
c9aba05f4f08fa59
845e2dc8
af4c8d26af0feaa3
7f3d4a99652a9832
Yes 7.1.2
build-3015
48
7.1.2
build-3015
48
Internal Submission
4 VMware, Inc. Executable b6bcc7d3869731c2
966e134877fa3992
dec7d512
761b96125dfdcc98
4955e1fde59b32a2
Yes e.x.p
build-2041
7196
e.x.p
build-2041
7196
United States
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