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dfind.exe

Associated Program: N/A
Programm Category: Trojan malware

What is  dfind.exe

The file dfind.exe is a common Windows file that is responsible for loading and processing the settings of related applications or Windows functions. This free command line scanner is small, fast, and introduces a large number of command lines. On Unix-based platforms, the command line scanner dfind.exe is a scanning tool that disinfects viruses, worms, and trojans in all file types. This process is also a common component of bundled malware like trojans because of its small size and an automatic update feature. Because of its frequent use in malware programs, most antivirus software identifies dfind.exe as malware. Malware or malicious software is unwanted software that is installed without the user's consent, or consent is given without adequate understanding of the program being downloaded. Viruses, worms, and trojan horses are examples of malicious software that are often grouped together and referred to as malware.

How can I stop dfind.exe and should I?

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



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 dfind.exe 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 dfind.exe is causing errors on my computer?

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

About Mark Beare

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