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wmrundll.exe

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Utility Software

What is wmrundll.exe

The process wmrundll.exe works as a buffer between Workstation Manager and the helper .DLL files (WM*.DLL). The wmrundll.exe process is also known as Helper DLL Processor or ZEN for Desktops Helper DLL Processor belongs to SENworks Desktop Management software or ZENworks for Desktops by Novell. The process houses the Novel Client for Windows NT or Windows 2000 and copied to C:/WINNT\SYSTEM32 during the client's installation when Workstation Manager is selected. If the helper .DLL get troubled, wmrundll.exe is responsible of keeping the Workstation Manager running instead of crashing the Workstation Manager altogether due to the crash of helper .DLL. Wmrundll.exe has a file size of 9,008 bytes up to 12,224 bytes. If an error in your system occurred, you can uninstall the ZENworks for Desktop or ZENworks Desktop Management software in the Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (for Windows XP) or Programs and Features (for Windows 7 / Vista).

How can I stop wmrundll.exe and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. wmrundll.exe. is used by Microsoft Windows, If you shut down wmrundll.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop wmrundll.exe, 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 wmrundll.exe 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 wmrundll.exe is causing errors on my computer?

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

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