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msxml3.dll

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating System Software

What is msxml3.dll

The file Msxml3.dll is associated with MSXML 3.0 Service Pack 7, which was developed by Microsoft. This is a non-system process and is usually located in the C: drive, under the Windows folder and in the system 32 directory. The file has been known to have the size of 1,257,472 bytes, but the size of this file may be different in other versions of Microsoft Windows. This is a Dynamic Link Library module that contains functions other programs need to access in order to perform their tasks. This executable file can be used by running processes and may change the way they work. While this file does not belong to the set of Windows core files, it still belongs to the group of files authenticated by Microsoft as legitimate processes. The user is not recommended to uninstall the program associated with this process.

How can I stop msxml3.dll and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. msxml3.dll. is used by Microsoft Windows, If you shut down msxml3.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop msxml3.dll, 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 msxml3.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 msxml3.dll is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if msxml3.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 msxml3.dll, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows

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