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d3d.dll

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

What is  d3d.dll

The file d3d.dll is an instance of a dynamic link library, or commonly abbreviated as DLL, and a Windows process, which means it is installable on or compatible with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, which include both older and later versions, such as Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Windows ME. Whatever Windows operating system or OS is pre-installed and used, d3d.dll is essential to run as a background service on the desktop computer, laptop, or notebook. It must not be stopped or terminated, unless it is causing errors that slow down the computer system, crash down a browser, or other troubleshooting problems. Another reason that this file can be removed is when it is infected with virus, worm, Trojan horse, or spyware. If no problem is occurring, it is advisable to keep the file working or running in the background.

How can I stop d3d.dll and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. d3d.dll. is used by N/A, If you shut down d3d.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop d3d.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 d3d.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 d3d.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 d3d.dll is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if d3d.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 d3d.dll, belongs to, in this case N/A

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