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Tools, Utilities, and Drivers Software
What is regedit.dll
The regedit.dll process is a DLL (Dynamic Link Library) file. It is used to operate or control other programs present on the computer. It is located in the system registry as well as on Windows folder “C:\Windows\System32”. When installed on a Windows 7 or a Windows XP, the file size is 81,920 bytes. This process has no display window and is not a Windows core file. A Dynamic Link Library file is stored on a computer’s registry. The registry is what contains all the applications on a computer. If a user decides to delete regedit.dll file from the system registry, he has to get access to the computer’s Registry Editor first. A Registry Editor is a tool on the system registry that can be accessed via the command prompt. Its main task is to change settings or commands on the registry. This Registry Editor has to be handled with care by users as a single wrong command can bust the whole computer up.
How can I stop regedit.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. regedit.dll. is used by N/A, If you shut down regedit.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop regedit.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is N/A, 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 N/A, 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 regedit.dll 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 regedit.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if regedit.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 regedit.dll, belongs to, in this case N/A