mci32.ocx
mci32.ocx
Process name: MCI
Application using this process: MCI
File location: C:\Windows\System32
Recommended: Check your system for mci32.ocx problems
What is mci32.ocx doing on my computer?
mci32.ocx is a module belonging to MCI from Microsoft Corporation.
Non-system processes like mci32.ocx originate from software you installed on your system. Since most applications store data on your hard disk and in your system's registry, it is likely that your computer has suffered fragmentation and accumulated invalid entries which can affect your PC's performance.
In Windows Task Manager, you can see what CPU, memory, disk and network utilization is causing the MCI process. To access the Task Manager, hold down the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys at the same time. These three buttons are located on the far left of your keyboard.
The mci32.ocx is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software MCI on your PC, the commands contained in mci32.ocx will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a MCI process (also called a task).
Is mci32.ocx harmful?
mci32.ocx has not been assigned a security rating yet. The mci32.ocx file should be located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove mci32.ocx?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
mci32.ocx is used by 'MCI'. This is an application created by 'Microsoft Corporation'.
If you no longer use MCI, you can permanently remove this software and thus mci32.ocx from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find MCI in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is mci32.ocx CPU intensive?
This process is not considered CPU intensive. However, running too many processes on your system may affect your PC’s performance. To reduce system overload, you can use the Microsoft System Configuration Utility (MSConfig) or the Windows Task Manager to manually find and disable processes that launch upon start-up.
Use the Windows Resource Monitor to find out which processes and applications write/read the most on the hard drive, send the most data to the Internet, or use the most memory. To access the Resource Monitor, press the key combination Windows key + R and then enter 'resmon'.
Why is mci32.ocx giving me errors?
Most mci32 issues are caused by the application executing the process. The surest way to fix these errors is to update or uninstall this application. Therefore, please search the Microsoft Corporation website for the latest MCI update.
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