npcomm.dll
npcomm.dll
Process name: npcomm
Application using this process: BitDefender v11
File location: C:\Program Files\bitdefender\bitdefender 2008
Recommended: Check your system for npcomm.dll problems
What is npcomm.dll doing on my computer?
npcomm.dll is a module belonging to BitDefender v11 from BitDefender SRL.
Non-system processes like npcomm.dll 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 npcomm 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 npcomm.dll is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software BitDefender v11 on your PC, the commands contained in npcomm.dll will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a npcomm process (also called a task).
Is npcomm.dll harmful?
npcomm.dll has not been assigned a security rating yet. The npcomm.dll file should be located in the folder C:\Program Files\bitdefender\bitdefender 2008. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove npcomm.dll?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
npcomm.dll is used by 'BitDefender v11'. This is an application created by 'BitDefender SRL'.
If you no longer use BitDefender v11, you can permanently remove this software and thus npcomm.dll from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find BitDefender v11 in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is npcomm.dll 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 npcomm.dll giving me errors?
Most npcomm 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 BitDefender SRL website for the latest BitDefender v11 update.
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