Most reports by users and anti-virus programs classify the gsdrgfdrrgnd.dll as malware. Kaspersky identifies this file as Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Small.jdo. A DLL [dynamic link library] file is a file with mechanism for shared codes and data that can be used by various applications at the same time. It can be injected into other running applications to control or change their behavior. It is easy to install and arrange. This process has no visible window. Malware or malicious software is a program that is created to steal private or sensitive information, interrupt the normal operations of a system or gain access to private systems without the consent of the owner. It can be in the form of active content, scripts, code or another software. A Trojan or Trojan Horse is a type of malware that is not self-replicating. It may seem to perform a desirable action but it actually drops malicious payloads into the system usually through a backdoor that is not visible to the user.
How can I stop gsdrgfdrrgnd.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. gsdrgfdrrgnd.dll. is used by Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Small.jdo, If you shut down gsdrgfdrrgnd.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop gsdrgfdrrgnd.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Small.jdo, 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.Small.jdo, 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 gsdrgfdrrgnd.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 gsdrgfdrrgnd.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if gsdrgfdrrgnd.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 gsdrgfdrrgnd.dll, belongs to, in this case Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Small.jdo