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WHAT IS CISCOD.EXE? IS IT SAFE OR A VIRUS? HOW TO REMOVE OR FIX IT

July 17, 2019July 17, 2019 by Phil Hart




Contents

 * 1. What is ciscod.exe?
 * 2. Is ciscod.exe safe, or is it a virus or malware?
 * 3. Can I remove or delete ciscod.exe?
 * 4. Common ciscod.exe error messages
 * 5. How to fix ciscod.exe
 * 6. February 2022 Update
 * 7. Download or reinstall ciscod.exe




WHAT IS CISCOD.EXE?

ciscod.exe is an executable file that is part of the Cisco AnyConnect Posture
Module program developed by Cisco Systems, Inc.. The software is usually about
21.03 MB in size.

The .exe extension of a file name displays an executable file. In some cases,
executable files can damage your computer. Please read the following to decide
for yourself whether the ciscod.exe file on your computer is a virus or trojan
horse that you should delete, or whether it is a valid Windows operating system
file or a reliable application.

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IS CISCOD.EXE SAFE, OR IS IT A VIRUS OR MALWARE?

The first thing that will help you determine if a particular file is a
legitimate Windows process or a virus, is the location of the executable itself.
For example, a process like ciscod.exe should run from and not elsewhere.

To confirm, open the Task Manager, go to View -> Select Columns and select
"Image Path Name" to add a location column to your Task Manager. If you find a
suspicious directory here, it may be a good idea to investigate this process
further.

Another tool that can sometimes help you detect bad processes is Microsoft's
Process Explorer. Start the program (it does not require installation) and
activate "Check Legends" under Options. Now go to View -> Select Columns and add
"Verified Signer" as one of the columns.

If the "Verified Signer" status of a process is listed as "Unable to Verify",
you should take a moment look at the process. Not all good Windows processes
have a Verified Signature label, but neither do any of the bad ones.

The most important facts about ciscod.exe:

 * Located in C:\Program Files\Cisco\Cisco HostScan\ subfolder;
 * Publisher: Cisco Systems, Inc.
 * Full Path:
 * Help file: www.cisco.com/TAC
 * Publisher URL: www.cisco.com
 * Known to be up to 21.03 MB in size on most Windows;
   

If you had any difficulties with this executable, you should determine if it's
trustworthy before deleting ciscod.exe. To do this, find this process in Task
Manager.

Find its location (it should be in C:\Program Files\Cisco\Cisco HostScan\) and
compare the size etc with the above facts.

If you suspect that you may be infected with a virus, then you must attempt to
fix it immediately. To delete the ciscod.exe virus, you should download and
install a full security application like Malwarebytes. Note that not all tools
can detect every type of malware, so you may need to try several options before
you're successful.

In addition, the functionality of the virus may itself affect the deletion of
ciscod.exe. In this case, you must enable Safe Mode with Networking - a secure
environment that disables most processes and loads only the most required
services and drivers. When there, you can run a security program and a complete
system analysis.

 




CAN I REMOVE OR DELETE CISCOD.EXE?

You should not delete a safe executable file without a valid reason, as this may
affect the performance of any associated programs that use that file. Be sure to
keep your software and programs up to date to avoid future problems caused by
corrupted files. With regard to software functionality issues, check driver and
software updates more often, so there is little or no risk of such problems
occurring.

According to various sources online, 5% of people remove this file, so it may be
harmless, but it is recommended that you check the trustworthiness of this
executable yourself to determine if it is safe or a virus. The best diagnosis
for these suspicious files is a complete system analysis with Reimage. If the
file is classified as malicious, these applications will also delete ciscod.exe
and get rid of the associated malware.

However, if it is not a virus and you need to delete ciscod.exe, then you can
uninstall Cisco AnyConnect Posture Module from your computer using its
uninstaller, which should be located at: MsiExec.exe
/X{498A9499-F756-4560-9151-E14E292FC1C0}. If you cannot find it's uninstaller,
then you may need to uninstall Cisco AnyConnect Posture Module to completely
delete ciscod.exe. You can use the Add/Remove Program function in the Windows
Control Panel.

 * 1. In the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left
   corner), click Control Panel, and then under Programs:
   o Windows Vista/7/8.1/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
   o Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.

 * 2. When you find the program Cisco AnyConnect Posture Module, click it, and
   then:
   o Windows Vista/7/8.1/10: Click Uninstall.
   o Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the
   program).

 * 3. Follow the prompts to remove Cisco AnyConnect Posture Module.

 



 

 


COMMON CISCOD.EXE ERROR MESSAGES

The most common ciscod.exe errors that can appear are:


• "ciscod.exe Application Error."
• "ciscod.exe failed."
• "ciscod.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the
inconvenience."
• "ciscod.exe is not a valid Win32 application."
• "ciscod.exe is not running."
• "ciscod.exe not found."
• "Cannot find ciscod.exe."
• "Error starting program: ciscod.exe."
• "Faulting Application Path: ciscod.exe."

These .exe error messages can occur during the installation of a program, during
the execution of it's associate software program, Cisco AnyConnect Posture
Module, during the startup or shutdown of Windows, or even during the
installation of the Windows operating system. Keeping a record of when and where
your ciscod.exe error occurs is important information when it comes to
troubleshooting.

 




HOW TO FIX CISCOD.EXE

A clean and tidy computer is one of the best ways to avoid problems with Cisco
AnyConnect Posture Module. This means performing malware scans, cleaning your
hard disk with cleanmgr and sfc /scannow, uninstalling programs you no longer
need, monitoring any auto-start programs (with msconfig), and enabling automatic
Windows updates. Don't forget to always make regular backups or at least define
recovery points.

If you have a bigger problem, try to remember the last thing you did or the last
thing you installed before the problem. Use the resmon command to identify the
processes that are causing your problem. Even in case of serious problems,
instead of reinstalling Windows, you should try to repair your installation or,
in the case of Windows 8, by executing the command DISM.exe /Online
/Cleanup-image /Restorehealth. This allows you to repair the operating system
without data loss.

To help you analyze the ciscod.exe process on your computer, you may find the
following programs useful: Security Task Manager displays all Windows tasks
running, including built-in hidden processes such as keyboard and browser
monitoring or auto-start entries. A single security risk rating indicates the
probability that it is spyware, malware or a potential Trojan horse. This
anti-virus detects and removes spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and
trackers from your hard disk.

 



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DOWNLOAD OR REINSTALL CISCOD.EXE

It is not recommended to download replacement exe files from any download sites,
as these may themselves contain viruses etc. If you need to download or
reinstall ciscod.exe, then we recommend that you reinstall the main application
associated with it Cisco AnyConnect Posture Module.

Operating system information

ciscod.exe errors can occur in any of the following Microsoft Windows operating
systems:

 * Windows 10
 * Windows 8.1
 * Windows 7
 * Windows Vista
 * Windows XP
 * Windows ME
 * Windows 2000
   



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OTHER FILES IN CISCO ANYCONNECT POSTURE MODULE:

 1. cscan.exe
 2. cstub.exe
 3. csd.exe


OTHER SOFTWARE TITLES BY CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.:

 1.  Cisco LEAP Module
 2.  Cisco EAP-FAST Module
 3.  Cisco PEAP Module
 4.  Cisco Systems VPN Client 4.7.00.0533
 5.  Cisco Connect
 6.  Cisco NAC Agent
 7.  Network Magic
 8.  Cisco ASDM Launcher
 9.  Cisco ASDM-IDM Launcher
 10. Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client

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