Associated Program:
Trend Micro PC-cillin and Trend Micro vSAPI32 Module
Programm Category:
Security Software
What is vsapi32.dll
The vsapi32.dll process is a Dynamic Link Library (DLL) module that is used and referenced by the Trend Micro PC-cillin software. This application is a Windows program classified as a system security tool that was developed by Trend Micro with a set of features for monitoring and protecting the system against hacker attacks, data security risks, system stability problems and user privacy threats caused by backdoor rootkits, viruses, worms, Trojans, badware components, spyware applications and other malware items. The Trend Micro PC-cillin software deploys the vsapi32.dll module as a component of the vSAPI32 module, which is an applet built into the Trend Micro PC-cillin program. The vsapi32.dll file is placed in the system upon the installation of the Trend Micro PC-cillin software and may be used and referenced by other Trend Micro software products that are also installed in the same Windows-based system. The vsapi32.dll file can accommodate simultaneous referencing requests from multiple applications because the content of the vsapi32.dll file is implemented with program logic compilation specifications that are normally integrated into source code stored in the DLL file format.
How can I stop vsapi32.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. vsapi32.dll. is used by Trend Micro PC-cillin and Trend Micro vSAPI32 Module, If you shut down vsapi32.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop vsapi32.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Trend Micro PC-cillin and Trend Micro vSAPI32 Module, 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 Trend Micro PC-cillin and Trend Micro vSAPI32 Module, 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 vsapi32.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 vsapi32.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if vsapi32.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 vsapi32.dll, belongs to, in this case Trend Micro PC-cillin and Trend Micro vSAPI32 Module