dt_socket.dll
dt_socket.dll
Process name: Java(TM) 2 Platform Standard Edition 5.0 Update 1
Application using this process: Java(TM) 2 Platform Standard Edition 5.0 Update 1
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What is dt_socket.dll doing on my computer?
Java(TM) 2 Platform Standard Edition binary This process is still being reviewed.
Non-system processes like dt_socket.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 Java(TM) 2 Platform Standard Edition 5.0 Update 1 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 dt_socket.dll is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software Java(TM) 2 Platform Standard Edition 5.0 Update 1 on your PC, the commands contained in dt_socket.dll will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a Java(TM) 2 Platform Standard Edition 5.0 Update 1 process (also called a task).
Is dt_socket.dll harmful?
dt_socket.dll has not been assigned a security rating yet.
Can I stop or remove dt_socket.dll?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. dt_socket.dll is used by 'Java(TM) 2 Platform Standard Edition 5.0 Update 1'. To stop dt_socket.dll permanently uninstall 'Java(TM) 2 Platform Standard Edition 5.0 Update 1' from your system.
Is dt_socket.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 dt_socket.dll giving me errors?
Most dt_socket 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 Java(TM) 2 Platform Standard Edition 5.0 Update 1 update.
Why do I have multiple instances of dt_socket.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.dt_socket.dll is known to have another instance:
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