wsock32n.dll
wsock32n.dll
Process name: Hummingbird Socks V4 Winsock stub
Application using this process: Windows Winsock
Recommended: Check your system for wsock32n.dll problems
What is wsock32n.dll doing on my computer?
Library used as a SOCKS shim , loads WSOCK32.DLL and acts as a socks V4 shim.
Non-system processes like wsock32n.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 Hummingbird Socks V4 Winsock stub 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 wsock32n.dll is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software Windows Winsock on your PC, the commands contained in wsock32n.dll will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a Hummingbird Socks V4 Winsock stub process (also called a task).
Is wsock32n.dll harmful?
This process is considered safe. It is unlikely to pose any harm to your system.
Can I stop or remove wsock32n.dll?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. wsock32n.dll is used by 'Windows Winsock'. To stop wsock32n.dll permanently uninstall 'Windows Winsock' from your system.
Is wsock32n.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 wsock32n.dll giving me errors?
Most wsock32n 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 Windows Winsock update.
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