Windows 10: What does rundll32.exe do in 64 bit Windows 10? Can it be removed safely?

What does rundll32.exe do in 64 bit Windows 10? Can it be removed safely?

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Safely Remove Hardware tool

Thank you for the update, Murray. Since you mentioned that you've already tried running the rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL hotplug.dll command to no avail, we suggest that you create a shortcut or even a batch file using the same command. Just run
the shortcut or batch file and see if the Safely Remove Hardware dialog window will appear. To create a shortcut, follow these steps:

• Right-click on the desktop and click on New > Shortcut.
• In the Type the location of the item box, type in, or copy and paste the following command:
  • rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL hotplug.dll
• Click Next and then give it a name like Safely Remove Hardware, and then click on
  Finish.

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rundll32.exe opens and closes continiously

The last bit " | Clip " sends it to your clipboard. It means you don't see the results unless you paste it somewhere.

Try it without - this is my (normal for 64 bit Windows) result: Code:

 

rundll32.exe error in windows 10

Hi Aaron,

Rundll32.exe is an application that is used to launch functionality stored in shared .dll files, because
DLL (Dynamic Link Library) files can't be launched directly.

Here are methods that we can do to resolve Rundll32.exe errors in Windows 10:

Method 1 – Replace the corrupted file using Startup Repair:

• In the search box, type Recovery options. Double-click Recovery options.
• Go to Advanced startup, click Restart now.
• A blue window will pop-up, select Troubleshooting.
• Select Advanced options > Startup Settings >
  Restart.
• On the new list with settings that will appear, select Enable debugging.

Method 2 – Use the scannow command:

• In the search menu, type cmd.
• Right-click Command Prompt >Run as administrator.
• Type the command sfc/scannow and press Enter.

The sfc/scannow command will scan all protected system files, and replace corrupted files.

Method 3 – Replace the corrupted Rundll file:

• Download a copy of the Rundll32.exe file from the Internet.
• Replace the missing or corrupted Rundll file with the new one.
  • Go to windows\system32\rundll32.exe.
  • Paste the new rundll32.exe file.

NOTE: Downloading a copy of the Rundll32.exe
file from the Internet may cause system issues, virus and malware infection.


The entire risk arising out of the use of the downloaded file remains with you.

Update us with the outcome so we can provide further assistance.