The java.dll file is installed simultaneous with the installation of the executable file for Java, for Java ™ 2 Platform, licensed under Sun Microsystems, Inc. The java.dll file enables the system to accept extensions or codes, and run these through Java applications. The executable file cannot function without the .dll file. In like manner, the .dll file cannot be installed without the executable file already in place. Problems connected with java.dll are usually because of registry errors; which in turn could be because of changes in the installed program; such as the program was recently uninstalled or a newer version was installed. Changes like this can affect registry keys, which could be the reason why error messages pop-up during startup. The most common error messages are “required java.dll file not found,” or “Java 2 Runtime Environment not found.” When these types of error messages are displayed by the system, you may not be able to access your Java applications.
How can I stop java.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. java.dll. is used by Java 2 Platform, If you shut down java.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop java.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Java 2 Platform, 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 Java 2 Platform, 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 java.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 java.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if java.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 java.dll, belongs to, in this case Java 2 Platform