The file SHLWAPID.EXE is identified as a virus dropper.
The dropper SHLWAPID.EXE is used for downloading and installing other malware, Trojans, viruses by the commands received from the Command Center.
The file SHLWAPID.EXE loads into the computer memory and tries to connect to the dangerous web site.
Usually the SHLWAPID.EXE dropper does not infect the files on the computer and does not replicate itself on other computers.
Kill the SHLWAPID.EXE process and delete the file SHLWAPID.EXE.
Malware Analysis of SHLWAPID.EXE
Full path on a computer: %SYSDIR%\SHLWAPID.EXE
Detected by UnHackMe:
SHLWAPID.EXE
Default location: %SYSDIR%\SHLWAPID.EXE
Removal Results: Success
Number of reboot: 1
SHLWAPID.EXE is known as:
Trojan Downloader
How to quickly detect SHLWAPID.EXE presence?
Files:
- %TEMP%\~UNINS3479.BAT
- %SYSDIR%\SHLWAPID.EXE