What is WMP.DLL?

The file named WMP.DLL is developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is a core file for the Windows operating system and is properly supported by the developer. The file is safe as it receives security updates from the developer. It has not been part of any malware or Trojan attack so far. The threat level is 0.

WMP.DLL is located in C:\windows\syswow64\wmp.dll. The total size of the file is 11.8 megabytes. The last identified version of the DLL is 12.0.14257.1000. The program is used by the software associated with it. However, it is not a core file for the Windows operating system. If found to be a threat with virus issues, it can be removed immediately from the list of running processes.

Affected Platform: Windows 7,8,10.

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

Viruses can easily affect and corrupt “.dll” 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 WMP.DLL file and open its location.

If the file is located outside C:\windows\syswow64\wmp.dll. 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 WMP.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 WMP.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 WMP.DLL malware or any other threats, you will be prompted with an alert screen upon scanning.

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