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dcomcnfg.exe

dcomcnfg.exe opens Component Services by spawning mmc.exe comexp.msc. Attackers can use it as a benign-looking launcher to bring up a trusted UI.

windows gui File Explorer GUI

Open Component Services

Try Example
File Explorer GUI

Support asks to verify DCOM configuration. Follow these steps.

  1. Press Win-R

  2. Type dcomcnfg and press Enter

  3. Wait for Component Services to open

References:

Mitigations:

  • Verify requests to launch admin consoles

Contributor: ClickGrab (2025-09-16)