ssl4w32.dll
ssl4w32.dll
Process name: sstib4w32
Application using this process: Reuters SSL4.4.2 API - Rendezvous
File location: C:\Windows\System32
Recommended: Check your system for ssl4w32.dll problems
What is ssl4w32.dll doing on my computer?
ssl4w32.dll is a module belonging to Reuters SSL4.4.2 API - Rendezvous from Reuters, 1400 Kensington, Oak Brook, IL. 60523 USA.
Non-system processes like ssl4w32.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 sstib4w32 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 ssl4w32.dll is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software Reuters SSL4.4.2 API - Rendezvous on your PC, the commands contained in ssl4w32.dll will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a sstib4w32 process (also called a task).
Is ssl4w32.dll harmful?
ssl4w32.dll has not been assigned a security rating yet. The ssl4w32.dll file should be located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove ssl4w32.dll?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
ssl4w32.dll is used by 'Reuters SSL4.4.2 API - Rendezvous'. This is an application created by 'Reuters, 1400 Kensington, Oak Brook, IL. 60523 USA'.
If you no longer use Reuters SSL4.4.2 API - Rendezvous, you can permanently remove this software and thus ssl4w32.dll from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find Reuters SSL4.4.2 API - Rendezvous in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is ssl4w32.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 ssl4w32.dll giving me errors?
Most ssl4w32 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 Reuters, 1400 Kensington, Oak Brook, IL. 60523 USA website for the latest Reuters SSL4.4.2 API - Rendezvous update.
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