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How to remove RunDLL error


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RunDLL.exe file information

The process Run a DLL as an App or Generic Host Process for Win32 Services or Windows Security System or mIRC BOT belongs to the software Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Operating System or rundll.exe or Proccess ID or Microsoft Windows Operating System or Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft(R) Windows (R) 2000 Operating System or mIRC or rundll.exe" -vt ndrv or Windows Update or UnJapan or Generic Host Process for Win32 Services by Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com) or GoHacking.INC or bit.

Description: RunDLL.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 12,272 bytes (25% of all occurrence), 397,312 bytes, 178,176 bytes, 1,380,352 bytes, 10,240 bytes, 10,000 bytes, 1,245,097 bytes, 1,245,190 bytes, 40,960 bytes, 564,736 bytes, 164,864 bytes, 940,032 bytes, 825,344 bytes.
File RunDLL.exe is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. RunDLL.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The file is a file without information about the maker of this file. The process listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet. Program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Runonce). RunDLL.exe is able to record inputs, hide itself, monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 76% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If RunDLL.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows then the security rating is 83% dangerous. File size is 1,123,840 bytes (25% of all occurrence), 131,072 bytes, 1,188,352 bytes, 7,680 bytes, 1,174,016 bytes, 1,145,344 bytes, 1,165,312 bytes. There is no description of the program. The program is not visible. The file is an unknown file in the Windows folder. RunDLL.exe is not a Windows system file. The program uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. RunDLL.exe is able to hide itself, monitor applications, manipulate other programs.

If RunDLL.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32\drivers then the security rating is 58% dangerous. File size is 1,753,088 bytes. The file is a file without information about the maker of this file. The program has no visible window. File RunDLL.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. It is not a Windows system file. RunDLL.exe is able to record inputs, hide itself, monitor applications.

If RunDLL.exe is located in the folder "C:\Program Files\Common Files" then the security rating is 64% dangerous. File size is 196,969 bytes.

If RunDLL.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 36% dangerous. File size is 19,456 bytes.

External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

  • "RundllSvr" definitely not required.
  • "Windows Upate" definitely not required. Added by the HAKO TROJAN! Note - this is NOT the Windows system file of the same name as described here
  • "Windows32" definitely not required. Added by the AGOBOT-LK or AGOBOT-ND WORMS!

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as RunDLL.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the RunDLL.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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on XP is a trojan
   
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das schädlich ist
  huba_gu  
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when I signed up from 1 to another account, a window poped up asking me if i wanted to remember keystrokes...
  Joost Meulemeesters  

Summary: 3 users think RunDLL.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 4 users think RunDLL.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it..

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