dangerous file

mscmd.exe

Unknown application

mscmd.exe. Is it a virus?

This file is part of mscmd.exe. It’s a hidden file. This files starts on Windows startup. Mscmd.exe is usually located in the %SYSTEM% folder and its usual size is 74,240 bytes.

Recommendation

Disable and delete the mscmd.exe process as soon as possible. Most likely it is a virus, a trojan, or some other malware. Before disabling this file make sure it is not a legitimate file that is also called mscmd.exe.

We also recommend scanning your computer.

Free System Scan

General Information

Security risk: Free spyware & virus scanRegistry Errors: Free scan (run Registry Cleaner)Uninstallation: N/A Uninstall (run Unistall Manager)Disk & Memory Usage: N/A Free scan (run Task Manager)

Details

Part Of: mscmd.exeCommon path(s): %SYSTEM%Keywords(s): monitor, startup, hiddenFilesize(s): 74,240 bytes