Most antivirus programs and end users report the hldrr.exe file as malware. BitDefender identifies this process as MemScan:Trojan.Downloader.Bagle.FD. It does not use a visible window. The process connects to the Internet or LAN through open ports. The hldrr.exe file is hidden. Malware or malicious software is a program created to access private systems without the consent or knowledge of the owner, steal sensitive or private data or to interrupt the normal functions of the target system. A Trojan is a type of malware that is not self-replication. It may seem to perform a desirable action but it actually drops malicious payloads on the target system usually through a backdoor that is not visible to the user. This backdoor enables the unauthorized access to the system. It may access the target system through download or installation of games and other applications form the Internet.
How can I stop hldrrr.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. hldrrr.exe. is used by MemScan:Trojan.Downloader.Bagle.FD, If you shut down hldrrr.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop hldrrr.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is MemScan:Trojan.Downloader.Bagle.FD, 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 MemScan:Trojan.Downloader.Bagle.FD, 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 hldrrr.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 hldrrr.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if hldrrr.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 hldrrr.exe, belongs to, in this case MemScan:Trojan.Downloader.Bagle.FD