How to Remove “vscontentinstaller.exe”

What is  vscontentinstaller.exe?

vscontentinstaller.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as vscontentinstaller.exe. It belongs to Microsoft .NET Framework and was developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is commonly stored in C:\Program Files.

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

Affected Platform: Windows OS

How to check if your computer is infected with vscontentinstaller.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 vscontentinstaller.exe malware:

  • Internet connection fluctuates
  • vscontentinstaller.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 vscontentinstaller.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 vscontentinstaller.exe malware.

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

Ideally, replacing the existing vscontentinstaller.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 vscontentinstaller.exe malware from your computer including all other malwares!

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 05 May 2009 at 6:58 am
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Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
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Virut.CE
No 2.0.50727.
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2.0.50727.
42
Russian Federation N/A
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Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
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Russian Federation N/A
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Sality.gen
No 2.0.50727.
42
2.0.50727.
42
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 23 November 2008 at 3:22 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 Microsoft Corporation Executable 7ef1bfeb576cda8e
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3fbafc8dffc9fbee
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Yes 9.0.30729.
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2 Microsoft Corporation Executable a0ec68e105da1315
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Yes 10.0.30319
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10.0.30319
.1
10.224.1.54/32
4 Microsoft Corporation Executable 5cb7943081d9c324
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Yes 9.0.21022.
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9.0.21022.
8
Internal Submission
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