rundll.exe

Process name: Backdoor.SchoolBus.B

Application using this process: Backdoor.SchoolBus.B

File location: C:\Windows\System32\%systemroot%\system32

rundll.exe


Windows process Process name: Backdoor.SchoolBus.B

Windows application Application using this process: Backdoor.SchoolBus.B

folder path File location: C:\Windows\System32\%systemroot%\system32

Tip Recommended: Check your system for rundll.exe problems


What is rundll.exe doing on my computer?

"rundll.exe is a process registered as a backdoor vulnerability which may be installed for malicious purposes by an attacker allowing access to your computer from remote locations, stealing passwords, Internet banking and personal data. " "If unaccounted for, this process should be removed immediately."
Non-system processes like rundll.exe 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 Backdoor.SchoolBus.B 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.

rundll.exe

The rundll.exe is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software Backdoor.SchoolBus.B on your PC, the commands contained in rundll.exe will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a Backdoor.SchoolBus.B process (also called a task).


Is rundll.exe harmful?

This process is considered safe. It is unlikely to pose any harm to your system. The rundll.exe file should be located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\%systemroot%\system32. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.

rundll.exe is a safe process

Can I stop or remove rundll.exe?

Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. rundll.exe is used by 'Backdoor.SchoolBus.B'. To stop rundll.exe permanently uninstall 'Backdoor.SchoolBus.B' from your system.


Is rundll.exe 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'.

Windows Task Manager - rundll.exe

Why is rundll.exe giving me errors?

Most rundll 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 website for the latest Backdoor.SchoolBus.B update.


Why do I have multiple instances of rundll.exe?

Multiple copies of a process in your task manager may indicate the presence of a virus or Trojan. Make sure you always use an updated antivirus software and perform a full scan to identify any such cases.



rundll.exe is known to have 2 other instances:

Loxoscam
rundll.exe is a process which belongs to the Loxoscam trojan... read more »

Microsoft RunDLL
rundll.exe is a Windows System process belonging to the Windows... read more »




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