The pgpmapih.dll process is a modular component file implemented among the system drivers, program files and other modular resources that are needed by the Symantec PGP Desktop software, which is an application classified as a system security program that is integrated with a set of functionalities for encrypting files and folders stored in the system to protect it against illegitimate access. The Symantec PGP Desktop software can also allow users to encrypt entire data storage drives and stored emails. The Symantec PGP Desktop is also embedded with decryption functionalities. The pgpmapih.dll file is a Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file that is specifically deployed as the Symantec PGP MAPI Hook DLL module. The pgpmapih.dll file is referenced by the Symantec PGP Desktop software whenever the Symantec PGP MAPI Hook DLL module needs to be loaded unto the system.

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. pgpmapih.dll. is used by Symantec PGP MAPI Hook DLL Module and Symantec PGP Desktop, If you shut down pgpmapih.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop pgpmapih.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Symantec PGP MAPI Hook DLL Module and Symantec PGP Desktop, 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.

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed pgpmapih.dll

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Symantec PGP MAPI Hook DLL Module and Symantec PGP Desktop, 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.

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.

The first thing you should do if pgpmapih.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 pgpmapih.dll, belongs to, in this case Symantec PGP MAPI Hook DLL Module and Symantec PGP Desktop