What is Mtxlegih.exe? How to remove Mtxlegih.exe process?
The Mtxlegih.exe is a miner virus. The process likely belongs to a Trojan or malware infection that may have compromised your computer. The virus may be aiming to infect your machine while remaining hidden. Also note that the miner may begin to perform mining activities that may slow down your computer and overheat its components. Read this article to fully understand how Mtxlegih.exe works, and how you can remove the virus files.
Threat Summary
| Name | Mtxlegih.exe Miner Virus |
| Type | Cryptocurrency Miner Virus |
| Short Description | Mtxlegih.exe aims to mine for cryptocurrencies on your computer by using its Processor and Video card. |
| Symptoms | Your computer may become extremely slow, and may even freeze at times. |
| Distribution Method | Via virus files bundled or downloaded from a shady website. |
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Mtxlegih.exe Virus Miner – How Did I Get It and What Does It Do?
The primary way of getting the Mtxlegih.exe to infect your computer is likely via a malicious infection file that you may have activated without knowing. These types of virus files often utilize exploits in Windows to infect your PC. These files may be sent to you via e-mail, where they could pretend to be legitimate documents, invoices, receipts. These files could also be uploaded on sites for free download, such as fake cracks, patches, portable programs, etc.
Once the file has been installed on your computer, the Trojan that is causing the miner process may drop files in the following Windows system directories:
- %AppData%
- %Local%
- %LocalLow%
- %Roaming%
- %Temp%
The Mtxlegih.exe process may then be ran as an administrator since the virus behind it may take over the admin rights on your computer. From there, the Mtxlegih.exe process may execute a cryptocurrency miner, which will exploit your CPU and GPU (Central Processor and Video Card) in order to mine for cryptocurrencies. The outcome of this is that your computer may start to overheat and become really slow in the process.
The cybercriminals who are behind the Mtxlegih.exe virus miner may aim to obtain Monero, BitCoin as well as other cryptocurrencies. That’s why Mtxlegih.exe virus can be said to belong to the Bitcoin miner virus type of threats. The mining process includes connecting your computer to a so-called cryptominer pool. These pools are a virtual network of computers that all combine their mining power to obtain cryptocurrencies for their operators. Their sole purpose is to infect as many computers as possible for bigger gain.
In addition, Mtxlegih.exe may have a built-in Trojan component, which can also perform spyware activities on your computer, such as:
- Steal files.
- Take screenshots.
- Download copies of itself.
- Copy your files.
- Download other viruses.
- Obtain saved passwords on your computers.
- Control your mouse.
- Control your microphone or web camera.
Remove Mtxlegih.exe Virus Miner from Your Computer
In order to get rid of Mtxlegih.exe, we strongly recommend that you follow the removal guide below. It has been made to help you delete the malicious process step by step. If you want a fast and effective solution, however, we strongly suggest that you run a scan of your computer, using a specific anti-malware program. Anti-malware programs are designed to detect and remove all components of malicious software such as Mtxlegih.exe.
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- Guide 1: How to Remove Mtxlegih.exe Miner Virus from Windows.
- Guide 2: Get rid of Mtxlegih.exe Miner Virus from Mac OS X.
- Guide 3: Remove Mtxlegih.exe Miner Virus from Google Chrome.
- Guide 4: Erase Mtxlegih.exe Miner Virus from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall Mtxlegih.exe Miner Virus from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove Mtxlegih.exe Miner Virus from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate Mtxlegih.exe Miner Virus from Internet Explorer.
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How to Remove Mtxlegih.exe Miner Virus from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Mtxlegih.exe Miner Virus
Step 2: Uninstall Mtxlegih.exe Miner Virus and related software from Windows
Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.Step 3: Clean any registries, created by Mtxlegih.exe Miner Virus on your computer.
The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by Mtxlegih.exe Miner Virus there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:
Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.
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Get rid of Mtxlegih.exe Miner Virus from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall Mtxlegih.exe Miner Virus and remove related files and objects
1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:
- Go to Finder.
- In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
- Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
- If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.
In case you cannot remove Mtxlegih.exe Miner Virus via Step 1 above:
In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:
You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:
→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons
Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.
Step 2: Scan for and remove malware from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts, programs and malware, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. Combo Cleaner offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.
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Remove Mtxlegih.exe Miner Virus from Google Chrome.
Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu
Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"
Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Erase Mtxlegih.exe Miner Virus from Mozilla Firefox.
Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window
Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.
Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
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Uninstall Mtxlegih.exe Miner Virus from Microsoft Edge.
Step 1: Start Edge browser.
Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.
Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".
Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.
Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.
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Remove Mtxlegih.exe Miner Virus from Safari.
Step 1: Start the Safari app.
Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.
Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".
Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.
Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.
Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the Mtxlegih.exe Miner Virus will be removed.
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Eliminate Mtxlegih.exe Miner Virus from Internet Explorer.
Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.
Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'
Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.
Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.
Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.
