| Name | Qhsafemain.exe |
| Type | Rogue Process |
| Short Description | The process is connected to a rogue antivirus program and may assist to the modification of several different settings within the user PC. |
| Symptoms | Users may experience PC Slowdowns and a lot of ‘Threat Found’ type of messages. |
| Distribution Method | Bundling. Deliberate install. |
| Detection tool | Download Malware Removal Tool, to See If Your System Has Been Affected By Qhsafemain.exe |
Qhsafemain.exe is a 2.8 MB executable file and it is the main process of a rogue antivirus program going by the name of 360 Total Security. It is a freeware antivirus program that has been created by Qihu Software co. Security engineers and virus researchers have flagged the software as a potentially unwanted program that presents no risk to the user PC. The program is mainly detected in Asia but it has also been widely distributed along the U.S. as well as in Egypt. However, what is more, the program has a very similar behavior to other free and rogue software.
Qhsafemain.exe – How Did I Get It?
You may have started seeing this annoying process running on your system start-up. If so, this may be a clear sign that you have installed 360 Total Security unknowingly. This happens most often via programs that are bundled when downloaded. Bundling is most often provided from third-party sites that offer all types of freeware in one place. One way for such sites to generate income is to include installers of other programs in the setup of the genuine program downloaded by the user. However, some sites do not mind as to what applications they bundle and they provide users with downloads of potentially unwanted programs like 360 Total Security.
More About Qhsafemain.exe
Once run on your computer, this particular program may begin to modify various Registry Settings in the user PC. What is more this application may add different exclusion rules for Windows defence mechanisms such as Windows Firewall and other antivirus software. The program may also run the process Qhsafemain.exe actively during system start-up.
Here is one of the main locations that the process may be detected in:
→C:\Program Files\360\total security\qhsafemain.exe
And here are some objects that were discovered to be associated with this process:
→Qsafetray.exe; I18N.dll ; qhservice.exeinst.exe; DumpUper.exe; 360ts_setup.exe; qhactivedefense.exe ; ipcservice.dll; appd.dll; 360procmon.dll; Uninstall.exe; 360Tray.exe; dsres64.dll; menuex64.dll FeedBack.exe ;MenuEx.dll
What is more the program may also advertise the installation of other similar software on the user PC. And also it may repeatedly display messages claiming that the user PC is severely at risk. This type of tactic is called scareware and it aims to scare the users into believing that paying for the software will guarantee them protection. However experts advise users not to be fooled by such software and to always check their system with reputable scanners in order to conclude whether what they are seeing is true or not.
Removing Qhsafemain.exe
In case you want to stop the executable from running you may do this by entering Windows Task Manager and ending the task from there. However, bear in mind that it may run again on itself. In order to delete this executable you should follow the manual below that will help deal with 360 total security by uninstalling it. However, the process may remain active on your computer after manual removal of the software. This is why users are often advised to install an advanced anti-malware program which will remove any settings and objects associated with the process itself.
Step 1: Remove/Uninstall Qhsafemain.exe in Windows
Here is a method in few easy steps to remove that program. No matter if you are using Windows 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 get left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, mistakes 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:
Select the program that you want to remove, and press “Uninstall” (fig.3).
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall Qhsafemain.exe.
Step 2: Remove Qhsafemain.exe automatically by downloading an advanced anti-malware program.
To clean your computer you should download an updated anti-malware program on a safe PC and then install it on the affected computer in offline mode. After that you should boot into safe mode and scan your computer to remove all Qhsafemain.exe associated objects.
