The library file alofkmn.dll is a process identified by several antivirus programs as a malware. Downloader identifies it as Zlob!gen.2 and TrendMicro identifies it as GRAY_Generic. Downloader.Zlob!gen.2 is a general description for the Trojan Zlob Family. It is a Trojan-infected file installed secretly on the user PC. This virus-infected process may download malicious tools on to the infected client machine without knowledge or permission. It may appear after downloading corrupted multimedia updates codec or movies from suspicious pornographic related websites. It could retrieved legitimate information or data stored in the system. It could also produce crucial damage to the computer files hence slowing PC performance and increase chances of system and non-system files to be corrupted. It is recommended for users to start removing this Trojan together with all its related files, clones and aliases for termination after being detected from antivirus scans.
How can I stop alofkmn.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. alofkmn.dll. is used by Zlob!gen.2 and GRAY_Generic, If you shut down alofkmn.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop alofkmn.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Zlob!gen.2 and GRAY_Generic, 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.
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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 Zlob!gen.2 and GRAY_Generic, 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 alofkmn.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 alofkmn.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if alofkmn.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 alofkmn.dll, belongs to, in this case Zlob!gen.2 and GRAY_Generic