rundll32.exe
rundll32.exe
Process name: W32.Miroot.Worm
Application using this process: W32.Miroot.Worm
File location: C:\Windows
Recommended: Check your system for rundll32.exe problems
What is rundll32.exe doing on my computer?
rundll32.exe: This process along with Rundll allow a user to trigger functions exporter from a 16 or 32 bit Dynamic-link library (DLL). Originally these utilities were only designed for Microsoft's internal use however they were made available to the public due to their functionality being rather sufficiently generic. The rundll32.exe process is responsible for running DLLs and placing its libraries in the memory.
Non-system processes like rundll32.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 W32.Miroot.Worm 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 rundll32.exe is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software W32.Miroot.Worm on your PC, the commands contained in rundll32.exe will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a W32.Miroot.Worm process (also called a task).
Is rundll32.exe harmful?
This process is considered safe. It is unlikely to pose any harm to your system. The rundll32.exe file should be located in the folder C:\Windows. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove rundll32.exe?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. rundll32.exe is used by 'W32.Miroot.Worm'. To stop rundll32.exe permanently uninstall 'W32.Miroot.Worm' from your system.
Is rundll32.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'.
Why is rundll32.exe giving me errors?
Most rundll32 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 W32.Miroot.Worm update.
Why do I have multiple instances of rundll32.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.rundll32.exe is known to have 2 other instances:
Microsoft Rundll32
The rundll32.exe process is responsible for running DLLs and... read more »
Backdoor.W32.Ranky
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