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rdpwd.sys

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating System Software

What is rdpwd.sys

The file rdpwd.sys is a Windows system process and should not be uninstalled from the system. Doing so will tremendously affect the system, where applications are unable to run or worse, Windows will shut down your computer altogether. The file is essential because Windows files and applications need it in order to launch successfully. Where applications are found to be unresponsive, there could be a missing rdpwd.sys attribute related to the applications that are being queried. If there are several missing attributes for various corresponding applications, this could lead to a number of system errors. Errors such as slow CPU speed, unresponsive programs, PC crashes, and the dreaded Blue Screen of Death generally occur when rdpwd.sys files are corrupted or missing. Missing attributes are sometimes the result of malware changing registry entries, rendering the corresponding modules unable to launch. Over time, if the corrupt files are not addressed properly, this will result in system failure.

How can I stop rdpwd.sys and should I?

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

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

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