The file gencra1.dll is identified as the adware Media Finder/ Gencrawler. This malware is classified as an adware/ spyware and a Trojan downloader. It is usually loaded in the computer without the user's knowledge and consent, which means that gencrawler.dll is usually hidden in other applications that the user has downloaded and installed. The direct link library (dll) file installs as a browser helper object (BHO), and proceeds to modify some settings in the computer. Internet settings such as the homepage and the Start page are changed, and browser search using the URL address bar at the top of the window may redirect searches to unwanted drive-by websites. As BHO integrated with the Internet browser, this application monitors the user's browsing habits and the gathered information is collected and used for serving unwanted advertisements. It aims to gather revenues from redirects and usually delivers a page that caters to pay-per-click programs.

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. gencra1.dll. is used by Media Finder/ Gencrawler, If you shut down gencra1.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop gencra1.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Media Finder/ Gencrawler, from your system.

After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed gencra1.dll

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Media Finder/ Gencrawler, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.

We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.

The first thing you should do if gencra1.dll. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that gencra1.dll, belongs to, in this case Media Finder/ Gencrawler