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