What is httpfilter.exe file ?

Most antivirus programs identify httpfilter.exe as malware—for example Microsoft identifies it as Trojan:Win32/Skeeyah.A!bit, and Symantec identifies it as Trojan.Gen.2.

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

httpfilter.exe descriptions

Httpfilter.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The file httpfilter.exe is located in a subfolder of the user’s profile folder (primarily C:UsersUSERNAMEAppDataLocalHost Service or C:UsersUSERNAMEAppDataLocalPBot).;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 624,457 bytes (50% of all occurrences), 631,585 bytes, 632,957 bytes or 630,641 bytes.;There is no information about the author of the file. The program is not visible. The process listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet. It is not a Windows system file.;Therefore the technical security rating is 100% dangerous.;Uninstalling this variant;If you have any problems with httpfilter.exe, you may also uninstall the software Host Service or PBot using the Uninstall a Program function of Windows Control Panel (Windows: Start, Settings, Control Panel, Uninstall a Program).