What is clamd.exe file ?

In some case clamd.exe can harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the clamd.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with clamd.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.

clamd.exe descriptions

Clamd.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The clamd.exe file is located in a subfolder of “C:Program Files” (normally C:Program FilesSecureAgeAntiVirus).;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 109,056 bytes (46% of all occurrences), 91,136 bytes and 5 more variants.;The program is not visible. The clamd.exe file is not a Windows core file. The program listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet.;clamd.exe appears to be a compressed file.;Therefore the technical security rating is 52% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.;Uninstalling this variant;You can uninstall MDaemon Server or SecureAPlus ClamAV, or try to get help from the software vendor. Click on MDaemon Server or SecureAPlus ClamAV in the Windows Control Panel (Software or Programs section) to uninstall it, or click on www.altn.com/support to visit the vendor’s website.