Associated Program:
Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Authenticode Module
Programm Category:
Operating System Software
What is xapauthenticodesip.dll
The xapauthenticodesip.dll file is a modular Dynamic Link Library (DLL) process bundled with other DLL module items, certain executable program files, some SYS drivers, particular background processes and various associated component resources that are required by Microsoft Windows for implementing certain signature verification processes into the system. The xapauthenticodesip.dll module is specifically referenced by the Microsoft Authenticode module whenever it needs to confirm the authenticity or validity of the digital signatures embedded into certain applications that are trying to access the resources of the system. The xapauthenticodesip.dll file can be simultaneously referenced by multiple applications, which means Microsoft Windows can load multiple referencing request tasks for authenticating several processes that are trying to access various system resources. The xapauthenticodesip.dll file is placed in the system upon the installation of Microsoft Windows, which means the xapauthenticodesip.dll file is packaged with the installer distributions of Microsoft Windows.
How can I stop xapauthenticodesip.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. xapauthenticodesip.dll. is used by Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Authenticode Module, If you shut down xapauthenticodesip.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop xapauthenticodesip.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Authenticode 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 Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Authenticode 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 xapauthenticodesip.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 xapauthenticodesip.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if xapauthenticodesip.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 xapauthenticodesip.dll, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Authenticode Module