Windows 10: Multiple cmd.exe files on Windows 10 - Malware?

Discus and support Multiple cmd.exe files on Windows 10 - Malware? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Hello, When I search my computer for "cmd.exe" in File Explorer, multiple entries pop up. One is in the System32 folder: C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Windrow, Nov 15, 2018.

  1. WINDROW
    Windrow Win User

    Multiple cmd.exe files on Windows 10 - Malware?


    Hello,

    When I search my computer for "cmd.exe" in File Explorer, multiple entries pop up.

    One is in the System32 folder:

    C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe

    According my research so far, this is definitely legitimate.

    Another entry pops up in the following location:

    C:\Windows\WinSxS\wow64_microsoft-windows-commandprompt_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.17134.1_none_7ae1fd66b7e7b154\cmd.exe

    The "Last Modified" date for both are the same, what I believe to be the exact date I installed Windows.

    I just want to make sure that this second file is not malware, since I read something online that having more than one cmd.exe on a computer may mean I have malware.

    On a Windows 8.1 virtual machine, similar files exist, I also see one here:

    C:\Windows\SysWOW64\cmd.exe

    Can anyone help me verify that these additional cmd.exe are not forms of malware? Can I have more than one cmd.exe without them being viruses?

    Thanks!

    :)
     
    Windrow, Nov 15, 2018
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  2. GOKART2
    gokart2 Win User

    The Ultimate Realtek HD Audio Driver Mod for Windows 10

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  3. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Nov 15, 2018
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  4. GOKART2
    gokart2 Win User

    Multiple cmd.exe files on Windows 10 - Malware?

    The Ultimate Realtek HD Audio Driver Mod for Windows 10

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    Click to expand... I'm confused here. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
     
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