Windows 10: What is rundll32.exe process? Is it a virus?

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    What is rundll32.exe process? Is it a virus?


    What is rundll32.exe process? Is it a virus? rundll32_exe-100x100.jpg
    What is rundll32.exe process? Is it a virus? rundll32_exe-107x150.jpg A lot of Windows users have doubts about whether the rundll32.exe process that they see in the Task Manager is a genuine process or a virus. The reason behind these inquiries is the paranoia created by fraud tech support companies [...]

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    WinClub, Apr 25, 2019
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  2. PoPDieTy Win User

    Rundll32.exe issues | Hello ! What is rundll32.exe process? Is it a virus? :D


    First of, hello, just made an account for this one issue.

    Now then, you can clearly see in the image what the problem is,


    What is rundll32.exe process? Is it a virus? [​IMG]


    if for some reason you can't see the image, then the problem is Rundll32, which is a windows host process. It run's it self multiple times at the same time consuming all of my resources. This is a fresh copy of Windows 10, MalwareBytes show no signs of virus or malware on the file or the PC it self.

    I've tried what was suggested in this thread: Solved CEIP - rundll32.exe high CPU use in Win 10? - Windows 10 Forums

    But it didn't help, I would appreciate a little more help, please.

    Process Explorer, doesn't show anything useful, just say's n/a or simply blank fields.
     
    PoPDieTy, Apr 25, 2019
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  3. LMiller7 Win User
    Rundll32.exe Problem


    Rundll32.exe is a critical Windows process. The article linked to by Cliff S shows how to disable a specific instance of it, not the process in general. If all instances of the Rundll32.exe process could be prevented from starting your OS would be crippled.
     
    LMiller7, Apr 25, 2019
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  4. DaveM121 Win User

    What is rundll32.exe process? Is it a virus?

    rundll32.exe error in windows 10

    This is caused by an entry in your Startup processes:

    • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys together to open Task Manager
    • On the Startup Tab look for anything relating to this file (rundll32.exe)
    • If you find something related, select it and click 'Disable'

    If you did not find it there:

    • Press Windows + R keys together to open the Run Dialog
    • Type msconfig in the run dialog and hit enter
    • Click on the Services Tab of the resulting dialog
    • Check the box marked 'Hide all Microsoft Services'
    • Look for anything relating to this file (rundll32.exe)
    • If you find it, uncheck it
    • Click Apply and Reboot
     
    DaveM121, Apr 25, 2019
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