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atkctr.dll

Associated Program: N/A
Programm Category: Malware/Virus

What is  atkctr.dll

The file atkctr.dll can be located under the System32 folder. It has no known author information. It usually runs upon startup of the Internet Explorer. The file may also be associated with BHO.HNP or Explorer Browser Help Objects which are often used by different computer threats. The atkctr.dll is registered as a Dynamic Link Library but is often detected as a malware or backdoor Trojan. The file usually attaches itself to a legitimate Windows process like the explorer.exe of the Internet Explorer and runs alongside it. The file can also control and monitor the behaviors of the browser, particularly the Internet Explorer. It is not a Windows core file which makes it safe to be removed. An antivirus program may help in removing the file as manually deleting it may have no effect because it is usually attached to another process or file.

How can I stop atkctr.dll and should I?

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

ReviverSoft Security Verdict

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed atkctr.dll



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 atkctr.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 atkctr.dll is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if atkctr.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 atkctr.dll, belongs to, in this case N/A

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