The file efcca.dll is classified as malware Trojan WinFixer, which is known for sleazy tactics of promotion and installation. Trojan Winfixer is a program that may appear to serve a legitimate purpose but actually has a harmful or malicious intent. Trojans download other harmful software components to a system without the user's knowledge. The file efcca.dll is most probably installed into the computer through an adware or a spyware that is inadvertently clicked and opened by the user. WinFixer is a family of rogue security programs developed by Winsoftware that claims to repair computer system problems on Microsoft Windows if a user purchases the full version of the software. The main purpose of the freeware is to alarm the user into paying the registration based on false detection. Once installed, WinFixer frequently launches popups and prompts the user to follow its direction. It installs into the system intricately, making successful removal a long and difficult process.
How can I stop efcca.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. efcca.dll. is used by Trojan WinFixer, If you shut down efcca.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop efcca.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Trojan WinFixer, 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 Trojan WinFixer, 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 efcca.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 efcca.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if efcca.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 efcca.dll, belongs to, in this case Trojan WinFixer