pluginping.dll
pluginping.dll
Process name: NP32DSW
Application using this process: Shockwave for Director
File location: C:\Windows\System32\Macromed\Shockwave 10
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What is pluginping.dll doing on my computer?
pluginping.dll is a module associated with Shockwave for Director from Macromedia, Inc..
Non-system processes like pluginping.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 NP32DSW 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 pluginping.dll is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software Shockwave for Director on your PC, the commands contained in pluginping.dll will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a NP32DSW process (also called a task).
Is pluginping.dll harmful?
This process is considered safe. It is unlikely to pose any harm to your system. The pluginping.dll file should be located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\Macromed\Shockwave 10. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove pluginping.dll?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
pluginping.dll is used by 'Shockwave for Director'. This is an application created by 'Macromedia, Inc.'.
If you no longer use Shockwave for Director, you can permanently remove this software and thus pluginping.dll from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find Shockwave for Director in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is pluginping.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 pluginping.dll giving me errors?
Most pluginping 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 Macromedia, Inc. website for the latest Shockwave for Director update.
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