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cryptsvc.dll

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating Systems Software

What is cryptsvc.dll

Cryptographic Services is the known process name of the file cryptsvc.dll, a type of dynamic link library (DLL), and is a part of Microsoft Windows Operating System, which is developed by Microsoft Corporation. Cryptographic Services is basically installed within the application Cryptographic Application Programming Interface, also regarded as Microsoft Cryptography API, CryptoAPI, MS-CAPI, and CAPI, which is an application programming interface (API), that is included with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, and works to provide various services that enable developers to secure Windows-based programs through cryptography. In other words, this particular process is designed to optimize security of communication when using a network, most particularly a public or shared network. The cryptsvc.dll file functions to three different management services, which are the Catalog Database Service, the Protected Root Service, and the Key Service. It is important to keep this specific file running in the background of the Windows computer system, to enable its function, especially in processing those management services.

How can I stop cryptsvc.dll and should I?

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

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

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