Process Search

dumprep.exe

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating System Software

What is dumprep.exe

Windows Error Reporting Dump Reporting Tool with a filename dumprep.exe is a process that is part of Windows Operating System XP and 2003 versions. This is run as a startup process, and may remain in CPU memory after it has performed its task. This is a common observation of users who have seen the file running in their Task Manager Processes tab, even after it has performed its memory dump reporting back to Microsoft. According to users, they encountered the file when an OS process has crashed. The file displayed a prompt asking the user if they want to report the crash to Microsoft. After this first incident, the file seems to have lodged itself into CPU memory, meaning it still runs long after the crash report. Also, based on other reports, enabling the file seemed to have caused more crashes. The file is generally installed in the following path: C:\Windows\System 32\dumprep.exe. Command line is %systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0-k.

How can I stop dumprep.exe and should I?

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

ReviverSoft Security Verdict

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed dumprep.exe

Request that this process be reviewed

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

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

About Mark Beare

Founder of ReviverSoft and lover of tweaking and maintaining computers. Ask me a question and comment on my posts. I love feedback!

do you have any questions
about dumprep.exe?

Feel free to ask our experts from around the world and to receive professional answers for it.

ask your question

Other processes tied to this application