The file himym.dll does not seem to be associated with legitimate software, as per the experiences of users who have encountered the file. Although there were reports that the file could be linked to Microsoft’s DirectX for Windows, the process associated with the file is unknown. Users generally find the file in the Temp folder of the system, which then prompted users to identify the file as some sort of virus or malware; a suspicion that was proven to be true after doing a deep system scan using anti-malware and antivirus programs. What users mostly discovered about the file, after it has wreaked havoc in their systems is that himym.dll was used by a very powerful backdoor Trojan to mess with their registry entries. The file added itself as a registry file, which enabled it to run upon boot-up. There were also several reports that the file was a form of malware, as detected by AV applications installed on users’ PCs.
How can I stop himym.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. himym.dll. is used by N/A, If you shut down himym.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop himym.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is N/A, 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 N/A, 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 himym.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 himym.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if himym.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 himym.dll, belongs to, in this case N/A