The module spirun.dll is known as SPIrun Dynamic Link Library or P17 Helper that belongs to the software SPIRun Dynamic Link Library from Creative Technology. The DLL files are installed to support the functionality of soundcards, and it enables the user to modify sound card settings. These files contain the specific codes and programs that the executable files in the soundcards can call when these are used by the running program. The DLL files allow the Soundblaster card to communicate with other devices that are connected to the system. These files are not loaded into random access memory (RAM) together with the main Soundblaster software, so RAM space is saved. The DLL is an executable file that cannot run on its own, but it runs from inside another executable file. It may contain different functions, and each function is called only when it is needed by the running application.
How can I stop spirun.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. spirun.dll. is used by SPIRun Dynamic Link Library, If you shut down spirun.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop spirun.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is SPIRun Dynamic Link Library, 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 SPIRun Dynamic Link Library, 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 spirun.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 spirun.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if spirun.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 spirun.dll, belongs to, in this case SPIRun Dynamic Link Library