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rdpcdd.sys

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating System Software

What is rdpcdd.sys

The process that executes through the file rdpcdd.sys is known as RDP Miniport, which is normally installed together with your system files from the Windows OS software. The process is also known as Remote Desktop Protocol Chained Display Driver. The file basically functions as the display driver when the user is connected through remote desktop. The file runs in both 32-bit and 64-bit OS platforms, and is licensed under its vendor, Microsoft Corporation. Users can find the file installed in the directory path of C:\Windows\System 32\Drivers\rdpcdd.sys. Usual size of the file ranges from 4,224 bytes to 6,656 bytes. Although the file was installed by your Windows OS software, and is considered as a legitimate and valid Microsoft file; it has been cited as a file containing a form of rootkit, and also as a form of browser hijacker; these, according to users’ own accounts of their rdpcdd.sys file being detected as malicious by their AV software.

How can I stop rdpcdd.sys and should I?

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

Is this a virus or other security concern?

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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Microsoft Windows, 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.

Is rdpcdd.sys known to be bad for my computer's performance?

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.

What can I do if rdpcdd.sys is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if rdpcdd.sys. 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 rdpcdd.sys, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows

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