What is wowexec.exe?
wowexec.exe is a legitimate process file popularly known as Windows Win16 Application Launcher. It is associated with Windows Operating System developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is located in C:\Windows\System32 by default.
Malware programmers create files with virus scripts and name them after wowexec.exe with an intention to spread virus on the internet.
Affected Platform: Windows OS
How to check if your computer is infected with wowexec.exe malware?
Keep an eye for the following symptoms to see if your PC is infected with wowexec.exe malware:
- Internet connection fluctuates
- wowexec.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 wowexec.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 wowexec.exe malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?
Step 1: Download the award-winning Free Antivirus.
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 wowexec.exe virus from your computer including all other malwares!
No. | Company | File Type | SHA1 | MD5 | Malware Name |
Digitally Signed |
File Version |
Product Version |
Submitted From |
Malware Behavior |
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1 | N/A | Executable | 5f1d07dd7ae253f4 9a67ceea8521da1c 7b316b35 |
ae2f250b327372dd b2f7df0273d41528 |
TrojWare.Win 32.BHO.NDB0 |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
N/A |
2 | N/A | Executable | c869b693d775ffb3 98f5c6f27fff13af 0fa9b66b |
b871a4a913d1ad2f 707389cd5b3aa7ad |
Worm.Win32.N uwar.W |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
N/A |
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No. | Company | File Type | SHA1 | MD5 | Digitally Signed |
File Version |
Product Version |
Submitted From |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Microsoft Corporation | Executable | 40dd59532195d014 1fa455e6873f9475 f1f58bce |
5bd0d6d04c254e4a 5ef694f8ff68264e |
No | 3.10 | 3.10 | ![]() |
2 | N/A | Executable | 7570aed9b3ded191 ee694e2185345549 dc5335ef |
affbe8854168d6cf e6ec3cea0f6cc44b |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
3 | N/A | Executable | e3934211356a24d1 9792bd8e4ac69769 3dde99aa |
33bb9dd45683ef59 746ad85f51d5563e |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |
4 | N/A | Executable | 0aad1377e851949d 713882ddf2deddee 0bad3227 |
78571672775fa48c d433c0087e06d888 |
No | N/A | N/A | ![]() |