keep in mind that even though many files are always in default file locations, some files can effortlessly be stirred to dissimilar locations or modify names like a lot of spyware, adware, or popup programs do. But still It is a Microsoft signed file, but Some malware camouflage themselves as ping.exe. anyways have you tried malwarebyte to scan the machine? if not then i would say you should at least try to scan the PC with this anti-malware remover and see whether you are getting the same problem or not.
If you are suspect, you have spyware or adware, make sure to observe if you observe similar names stored somewhere else. It always helps to verify your task list also to observe what is at present running on your computer. You can always view the task list on your computer by pressing ctrl-alt-del (from the task manager) and then click the "processes" tab. Thus whenever you get this process run over here you should “end process”.
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