ssleay32.dll
ssleay32.dll
Process name: OpenSSL Shared Library
Application using this process: The OpenSSL Toolkit
File location: C:\Windows\System32 or C:\Windows
Recommended: Check your system for ssleay32.dll problems
What is ssleay32.dll doing on my computer?
ssleay32.dll is a module associated with The OpenSSL Toolkit from The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/.
Non-system processes like ssleay32.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 OpenSSL Shared Library 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 ssleay32.dll is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software The OpenSSL Toolkit on your PC, the commands contained in ssleay32.dll will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a OpenSSL Shared Library process (also called a task).
Is ssleay32.dll harmful?
This process is considered safe. It is unlikely to pose any harm to your system. The ssleay32.dll file should be located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 or C:\Windows. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove ssleay32.dll?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
ssleay32.dll is used by 'The OpenSSL Toolkit'. This is an application created by 'The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/'.
If you no longer use The OpenSSL Toolkit, you can permanently remove this software and thus ssleay32.dll from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find The OpenSSL Toolkit in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is ssleay32.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 ssleay32.dll giving me errors?
Most ssleay32 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 The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/ website for the latest The OpenSSL Toolkit update.
Why do I have multiple instances of ssleay32.dll?
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.ssleay32.dll is known to have another instance:
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