The file godert0.dll is classified as a malicious code that is constructed to exploit security vulnerabilities and download malware for execution in the computer. This malware has been identified by Microsoft as TrojanDownloader:Win32/Frethog.C that is a variant of a large family of password-stealing Trojans. Trojans are malware that drop malicious payload in order to gain unauthorized access to the target computer. The Trojan Frethog.C targets confidential account data from Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPG) such as World of Warcraft (WoW), Gamania, MapleStory, and Legend of Mir, and may be installed by variants of the Worm:Win32.Taterf. It is capable of disabling Kaspersky Antivirus by stopping its service and the service associated with updating the Kaspersky security program, and is observed to contact predefined remote sites to download additional files or malware. This malware has other known aliases that include Trojan Game-Thief.Win32 (Kaspersky) and W32 Gammima AG (Symantec).
How can I stop godert0.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. godert0.dll. is used by Trojan Downloader:Win32/Frethog.C, If you shut down godert0.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop godert0.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Trojan Downloader:Win32/Frethog.C, 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.
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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 Downloader:Win32/Frethog.C, 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 godert0.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 godert0.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if godert0.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 godert0.dll, belongs to, in this case Trojan Downloader:Win32/Frethog.C