The executable process file dr.exe (version 6.5.2.310) is recorded as a dialler which can access and utilize the computers’ telephone line to dial high cost toll numbers without consent or knowledge. The process file is identified as Xilisoft DVD Platinum SE or Xilisoft DVD Ripper Ultimate that is part of the software Xilisoft DVD Ripper Ultimate (version 6) or Project 1 that is developed by the company Dialer.W32.Downloader. The process file also goes by the product name of Poseidon Application with the description of Poseidon MFC Application. The process file is found to be running in the Task Manager as the process dr.exe which is located in the subfolder C:\Program Files in the directory of %PROGRAMFILES%\Xilisoft\Media Toolkit Ultimate\DVD Ripper Ultimate 6. The process file is not CPU intensive with a file size on Windows 7/XP of 389,632 bytes (50% of all incidences) or 1,687,040 bytes. The process file features an icon on the taskbar next to the clock that is not considered to be a Windows system file. Lastly, the function of the process file is to having the ability to record inputs.

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. dr.exe. is used by Dialer.W32.Downloader, If you shut down dr.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop dr.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Dialer.W32.Downloader, 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.

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed dr.exe

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Dialer.W32.Downloader, 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.

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.

The first thing you should do if dr.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 dr.exe, belongs to, in this case Dialer.W32.Downloader