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