Associated Program:
Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.dter or TROJ_TRACUR.SMDI
Programm Category:
Malware
What is hlink32.dll
Most reports by end users and anti-virus programs identify the hlink32.dll file as malware. TrendMicro recognizes this process as TROJ_TRACUR.SMDI. Kaspersky recognizes it as Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.dter. This process does not have a visible window. It can monitor the Internet browser. A dynamic link library [DLL] file is a program that has functions that can be shared by other programs. This DLL file is a BHO [browser helper object] that automatically runs when you launch the Internet browser. Personal firewalls often do not stop BHO activities because the firewall recognizes the BHO as the browser itself. This is one reason why malware such as spyware and adware often use BHOs. Malware is an application created to steal private information, access private systems without permission or knowledge of the owner or to interrupt the normal operations of the target system. A Trojan is a type of malware that drops malicious payloads on the target system usually through a backdoor that is not visible to the user.
How can I stop hlink32.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hlink32.dll. is used by Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.dter or TROJ_TRACUR.SMDI, If you shut down hlink32.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hlink32.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.dter or TROJ_TRACUR.SMDI, 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-Downloader.Win32.Agent.dter or TROJ_TRACUR.SMDI, 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 hlink32.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 hlink32.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if hlink32.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 hlink32.dll, belongs to, in this case Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.dter or TROJ_TRACUR.SMDI