What is cfhooker.exe file ?

Most antivirus programs identify cfhooker.exe as malware.

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with cfhooker.exe

1. Use cleanmgr

To run the command cleanmgr :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box , followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command cleanmgr and press Enter.

2. Use sfc /scannow

To run the command sfc /scannow :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.

3. uninstalling programs :

To uninstall unnecessary programs :
Open the Start menu (Press Windows key + X) .
Click the first menu item Programs and Features.
Search unnecessary programs in the list of installed programs, .
Click the software you want to uninstall.

4. using msconfig

To run the command msconfig :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command msconfig and press Enter.

5. Automatic Update

To run the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate:
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate and press Enter.

6. Use resmon command

To run the command resmon :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command resmon and press Enter.

7. use DISM.exe

To run the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter.

cfhooker.exe descriptions

Cfhooker.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. Cfhooker.exe is located in a subfolder of “C:Program Files (x86)”—in most cases C:Program Files (x86)Cool Find.;The file size on Windows 10/8/7/XP is 32,768 bytes.;The program can be removed using the Control Panel’s AddRemove programs applet. There is no description of the program. The program has no visible window. The software starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: MACHINERun).;The file is able to record keyboard inputs. Cfhooker.exe is not a Windows system file.;Cfhooker.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs.;Therefore the technical security rating is 100% dangerous.;Uninstalling this variant;If you encounter difficulties with cfhooker.exe, you may want to safely remove the program using the uninstall program of Cool Find (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program), search the support area on the Nihuo website or update the program.