What is DT_SHMEM.DLL?

The file named DT_SHMEM.DLL is developed by Open JDK Platform 8. The file is associated with the specific software program. A digital signature is available for the file which is verified and is safe based on past scan reports. The treat level of the file is 1. It receives periodical security updates and is not a threat to the system unless compromised.

DT_SHMEM.DLL is located in C:\Program Files\java\jre8\bin\dt_shmem.dll. The total size of the file is 24.9 kilobytes. The latest version of the program available is 8.0.0.94. The DLL file has a copyright for the year 2013 and is used in the latest version of the Windows operating system, including 8 and 10. The non-system process will not affect the performance if disabled.

Affected Platform: Windows 7,8,10

How to detect whether your system is affected by DT_SHMEM.DLL ?

Viruses can easily affect and corrupt “.exe” files causing several system malfunctions. Below are the symptoms to check if your system is infected with the malware:

• Problem during computer startup.
• Problem during program startup.
• Errors while running specific functions.
• Damaged and missing link files.
• Conflict in the process.
• Missing or corrupted driver files.
• Invalid Windows registry.
• Hardware malfunction.

To further establish the infection of malware, take the following steps:

• Go to Task Manager by pressing the combination of keys CTRL+ALT+DEL.
• Go to the process tab and right-click on the DT_SHMEM.DLL file and open its location.

If the file is located outside C:\matlab701\bin\win32\ folder, then you should perform an antivirus scan to get rid of the malware infection.

How does Comodo Antivirus help you to protect your system from DT_SHMEM.DLL malware?

Comodo Antivirus protects your system from malware attacks and also removes any existing infections. Following are the steps to effectively purge out the DT_SHMEM.DLL malware from your system.

Step 1: Download and install Comodo Antivirus.

Step 2: Installation configuration frames will be displayed. Select the configuration you would like to apply.

Step 3: Select Customize Configuration option and arrange installers, configuration, and file location.

Step 4: Restart your PC.

Step 5: Wait until the Comodo Internet Security updates the antivirus.

Step 6: Initiate a quick scan that instantly begins after the update.

Step 7: If the system is infected with DT_SHMEM.DLL malware or any other threats, you will be prompted with an alert screen upon scanning.

Step 8: Comodo Antivirus will remove DT_SHMEM.DLL malware from your computer including all other malwares!