hotfix.exe is a process that is registered in our malware database as MicrosoftSecurityEssential. MicrosoftSecurityEssential is a Potentially Unwanted Software. A common category for potentially unwanted software for the user. To determine whether this file is a real threat or not, please run a malware scan.

Recommendation

Deactivate and eliminate hotfix.exe immediately. This process is commonly identified as a spyware, virus or trojan.

To remove MicrosoftSecurityEssential Potentially Unwanted Software from your PC please follow these steps:

1, Download Spy Emergency AntiSpyware and AntiVirus by clicking on Download button bellow.

2, Install it and press Start button to start malware scan.
3, When the scan is finished, press the Next button and Remove button to clean MicrosoftSecurityEssential Potentially Unwanted Software from your system.

Spyware / Malware Description:

MicrosoftSecurityEssential