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sp.dll

Associated Program: N/A
Programm Category: System utilities

What is  sp.dll

Not much is known about the file sp.dll, except that it could possibly be relevant to the software for Privacy Components. The process installed by the file is called SPService. It is not clearly known what the process does, but based on some users’ accounts; the file enables users to manipulate the Task Bar. Apart from this, no other information as to the file’s activities on the computer was found. No information on what exactly Privacy Components is was likewise found. However, there were several reports of Trojan infection; malware, adware and spyware intrusions, and system infection from other forms of viruses; that were associated to a file that looks exactly like sp.dll. Thus, much of the information available regarding the file is connected to the clone file. The legitimate file is usually saved in C:\Program Files, while the suspicious file is usually saved in the Temp folder, or subfolders of Documents and Settings.

How can I stop sp.dll and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. sp.dll. is used by N/A, If you shut down sp.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop sp.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?

ReviverSoft Security Verdict

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed sp.dll



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 sp.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 sp.dll is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if sp.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 sp.dll, belongs to, in this case N/A

About Mark Beare

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