What is AEM.Plugin.GD.Shared.dll ?

The file named AEM.Plugin.GD.Shared.dll is developed by Advanced Micro Devices, commonly known as AMD. The program is a non-system process which runs in the background. It is used by the Catalyst Control Center, a software used by all AMD/ATI graphic cards. The hardware program may malfunction if this DLL file is disabled.

AEM.Plugin.GD.Shared.dll is located in C:\Program Files\ati technologies\ati.ace\core-static\aem.plugin.gd.shared.dll. The latest version of the file available is 4.5. The total size of the program is 5.5 kilobytes. It doesn’t directly affect Windows OS but causes graphical issues. The threat level is 1 as AMD supports and releases security patches from time to time.

Affected Platform: Windows 7,8 & 10

How to check if your computer is infected with AEM.Plugin.GD.Shared.dll malware?       

Each malware is different and causes unique problems to the system. You will notice one or several of the following symptoms if your system is infected with AEM.Plugin.GD.Shared.dll malware:

• Internet connection fluctuates
• AEM.Plugin.GD.Shared.dll file is taking more of your CPU memory 
• System performance is very low
• Browser is redirected to some strange websites
• Interference of annoying popup ads
• Other malwares infiltrate into the system

To further establish the malware infection, 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 AEM.Plugin.GD.Shared.dll and open the file location

If the file is located outside C:\Windows\System32, then it is likely that the system is affected with AEM.Plugin.GD.Shared.dll malware.

How to remove AEM.Plugin.GD.Shared.dll malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?

Ideally, replacing the existing AEM.Plugin.GD.Shared.dll file on your computer with a different version procured from the internet is advisable. To remove the file using Comodo's trusted and effective antivirus software, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Download the award-winning Comodo Free 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: Once the Installation is Finished, restart your PC.

Step 5: It will take some time for the Comodo Internet Security to update the antivirus.

Step 6: Proceed with a quick scan that automatically begins after the update.

Step 7: If threats are found during the scanning, you will be prompted with an alert screen.

Step 8: Comodo Antivirus will remove AEM.Plugin.GD.Shared.dll malware from your computer including all other malwares!