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rundll32.dll

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating System Software

What is rundll32.dll

Rundll32.dll is an application file that belongs to Microsoft software. The rundll32.dll is part of the process of launching the shared dynamic link library files. These DLL files are significant and are being used by the programs installed in the computer. The functionalities of several of the programs in the computer may not function properly if the Rundll32 application is not also working the way it should. Identifying the files is necessary to ensure that the computer is secured especially if the user frequently connects to the Internet. Thus it is important that the rundll32.dll only opens legitimate files. Rundll32.dll contains functions which the user can call on to utilize. An application connects to the DLL file to request for a function from Microsoft Windows. This request is forwarded to the Rundll32 process. Rundll32 links the DLL file to the application. This link establishes the communication through a binary code. Rundll32.dll is necessary in the installation of new software and in saving of files.

How can I stop rundll32.dll and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. rundll32.dll. is used by Microsoft Windows, If you shut down rundll32.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop rundll32.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft Windows, 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 Microsoft Windows, 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 rundll32.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 rundll32.dll is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if rundll32.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 rundll32.dll, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows

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