MicrosoftRuntimeUpdate.vbe

Question

is this 'MicrosoftRuntimeUpdate.vbe' is the malicious file or just a system file ?

Answer 1

Hi Omkar, that is a crypto-currency mining infection, you should remove that

You should run a scan with the free version of MalwareBytes to remove that

https://www.malwarebytes.com/

When MalwareBytes finishes scanning, restart your PC, you can then uninstall MalwareBytes

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Answer 2

This is malicious.

Below is a link to the malware removal tool.

Run through that to remove it.

Also right click your taskbar and go to task manager and then the startup tab.

If you see it in there disable it.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/download/malici...

Answer 3

Click Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features

Look through the list for any entries for suspicious software installed

Select it then click uninstall

Reset all your web browsers to their original factors state

In Microsoft Edge - Click Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features > Microsoft Edge

Select it, click Advanced options > Reset

Reset Chrome settings to default - Google Chrome Help

https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/329621...

Refresh Firefox - reset add-ons and settings - Mozilla Support

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/refresh-fi...

Use Malwarebytes to scan and clean the computer.

https://www.malwarebytes.com/

Also use ESET Sysrescue offline scanner to scan and clean the computer, see instructions in the following article:

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/clean-virus-in...

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.