The runner.dll file is a Dynamic Link Library file that is categorized under the non-system processes section. Non-system processes are those that cannot be installed by themselves on a computer without the permission or without an action from the user. The user initiates the installation of processes like runner.dll when they download and install software to their computer. The runner.dll file is an application that may contribute to the fragmentation of data into the computer’s registry as most applications do that. Data fragmentation means the scattering or distributing of the same information by an application in several parts of the computer registry. Scenarios like this may cause the computer to perform below user expectation. Running a scan for the registry may help determine if the process is what is causing the problem. A registry scan is also useful in deleting unnecessary files from the registry without harming the computer.
How can I stop runner.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. runner.dll. is used by N/A, If you shut down runner.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop runner.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is N/A, 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 N/A, 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 runner.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 runner.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if runner.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 runner.dll, belongs to, in this case N/A