csp_aura.dll
csp_aura.dll
Process name: CSP_Aura
Application using this process: SurfControl CatSDK
File location: C:\Program Files\watchguard\surfcontrol\categorizer\bin
Recommended: Check your system for csp_aura.dll problems
What is csp_aura.dll doing on my computer?
csp_aura.dll is a module belonging to SurfControl CatSDK from SurfControl plc.
Non-system processes like csp_aura.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 CSP_Aura 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 csp_aura.dll is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software SurfControl CatSDK on your PC, the commands contained in csp_aura.dll will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a CSP_Aura process (also called a task).
Is csp_aura.dll harmful?
csp_aura.dll has not been assigned a security rating yet. The csp_aura.dll file should be located in the folder C:\Program Files\watchguard\surfcontrol\categorizer\bin. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove csp_aura.dll?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
csp_aura.dll is used by 'SurfControl CatSDK'. This is an application created by 'SurfControl plc'.
If you no longer use SurfControl CatSDK, you can permanently remove this software and thus csp_aura.dll from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find SurfControl CatSDK in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is csp_aura.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 csp_aura.dll giving me errors?
Most csp_aura 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 SurfControl plc website for the latest SurfControl CatSDK update.
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