msvidctl.dll
msvidctl.dll
Process name: ActiveX control for streaming video
Application using this process: DirectShow
File location: C:\Windows\ServicePackFiles\i386 or C:\Windows\System32
Recommended: Check your system for msvidctl.dll problems
What is msvidctl.dll doing on my computer?
msvidctl.dll is a module associated with DirectShow from Microsoft Corporation. This is the ActiveX control for streaming video.
Non-system processes like msvidctl.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 ActiveX control for streaming video 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 msvidctl.dll is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software DirectShow on your PC, the commands contained in msvidctl.dll will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a ActiveX control for streaming video process (also called a task).
Is msvidctl.dll harmful?
msvidctl.dll has not been assigned a security rating yet. The msvidctl.dll file should be located in the folder C:\Windows\ServicePackFiles\i386 or C:\Windows\System32. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove msvidctl.dll?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
msvidctl.dll is used by 'DirectShow'. This is an application created by 'Microsoft Corporation'.
If you no longer use DirectShow, you can permanently remove this software and thus msvidctl.dll from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find DirectShow in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is msvidctl.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 msvidctl.dll giving me errors?
Most msvidctl 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 Microsoft Corporation website for the latest DirectShow update.
Why do I have multiple instances of msvidctl.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.msvidctl.dll is known to have another instance:
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