How to Remove “xdcmake.exe”

What is xdcmake.exe?

xdcmake.exe is a legitimate file. This process is known as Microsoft XML Documents Contents Merge Tool. It belongs to Microsoft Visual Studio 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 xdcmake.exe to spread virus.

Affected Platform: Windows OS

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

  • Internet connection fluctuates
  • xdcmake.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 xdcmake.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 xdcmake.exe malware.

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

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

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 05 May 2009 at 6:56 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Malware
Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 N/A Executable 02cfd1e175444ff8
d8c5e0e5cb93e7e1
7cc1364d
73ea4bcf3c6872ad
e129f3d993f912c8
Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No N/A N/A India N/A
2 Microsoft Corporation Executable af5977c8c83fc6bc
9c865fd26a4fd919
7e2d5f99
7d9c9d66ea07a3c2
fa5064fc2d738906
Worm.Win32.G
ael.A
No 15.00.2102
2.08 built
by: RTM
9.00.21022
.08
Taiwan N/A
3 N/A Executable b903618e99432c05
3ab11032ed5d78a5
3c8c1643
a426d667644256a5
4584f64f3e8003c0
Win32.Neshta
.A
No N/A N/A Sri Lanka N/A
4 N/A Executable f8c7a228e41e8138
d1c121ee21dbc154
5af8e344
76963a4e403ed24d
e3a13cef7b35017d
Win32.Neshta
.A
No N/A N/A Sri Lanka N/A
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Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 05 June 2008 at 12:13 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 Microsoft Corporation Executable dbe448a297c02046
6def973e17835b5e
bb07a836
d6c7e9a8f6d7f8c2
3ab5cc46b8f89ae5
Yes 15.00.2102
2.08 built
by: RTM
9.00.21022
.08
Internal Submission
2 Microsoft Corporation Executable dbe448a297c02046
6def973e17835b5e
bb07a836
d6c7e9a8f6d7f8c2
3ab5cc46b8f89ae5
Yes 15.00.2102
2.08 built
by: RTM
9.00.21022
.08
Internal Submission
3 Microsoft Corporation Executable d2024f1e6983bd69
0b828f1e33aaaaad
588fee14
cc828ff489767d17
72a3309df752b4e5
Yes 16.00.2100
3.01 built
by: B2Rel
10.00.2100
3.01
Internal Submission
4 Microsoft Corporation Executable cf7d870754f20164
54e40c3a86877b14
d16aa1f5
8ee61cfb4539338a
20056c720dec1d40
No 14.00.5072
7.762
(SP.050727
-7600)
8.00.50727
.762
United Kingdom
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