The comcap16.dll file has been classified by the system security tools of many users as a component of a malicious program that is said to be capable of downloading more malware items unto the Windows-based system. Other user reports state that a lot of reliable anti-malware applications flag the comcap16.dll file as a Trojan with spyware functionalities, which means the comcap16.dll file in this case is said to be capable of gathering private user details and Internet surfing information from the infected Windows-based system and its default Web browser, and transmit these collected details to predesignated Web servers for further processing, on top of the comcap16.dll file's alleged ability to download more malicious applications unto the already infected system from the same remote servers that are said to be managed by the authors of the comcap16.dll malware.
How can I stop comcap16.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. comcap16.dll. is used by Trojan, If you shut down comcap16.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop comcap16.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Trojan, 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 Trojan, 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 comcap16.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 comcap16.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if comcap16.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 comcap16.dll, belongs to, in this case Trojan