How to Remove “rundll32.exe”

What is rundll32.exe?

rundll32.exe is a legitimate process file that is responsible for running all DLL files and placing them in proper memory libraries. It is associated with Windows Operating System and developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is typically located in C:\Windows\System32.Malware programmers create virus files and name them after rundll32.exe with an aim to spread malicious codes on the internet.

rundll32.exe runs and distributes various DLL within the memory of the file system controlling the loading and running of DLL files. It runs the core function itself and it is considered as Command line Application. Its memory usage is low. The rundll32.exe uses 33280 bytes worth of RAM resources.

Affected Platform: Windows OS


How to check if your computer is infected with rundll32.exe  malware?

Keep an eye for the following symptoms to see if your PC is infected with rundll32.exe malware:

  • Internet connection fluctuates
  • rundll32.exe takes too much CPU space
  • PC slows down significantly
  • Browser automatically redirects to some irrelevant websites
  • Unsolicited ads and popups starts appearing
  • Screen freezes constantly
If your PC is infected with rundll32.exe malware, it will invite other malwares to cause more damage to your computer. Take the following steps to diagnose your PC for possible rundll32.exe malware attack:
 
How to remove the rundll32.exe file from system using Comodo Antivirus?
 
Step 1: Download the award-winning Free Internet Security.
 
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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 the rundll32.exe virus from your computer including all other malwares!
 
Related Resources: Website Malware Directory Resources:
 
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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 13 October 2021 at 1:17 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Malware
Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 Microsoft Corporation Executable fe6432ff2a3a8295
16fe68202f1453a8
14896b21
d9ad9de601e90f51
aed1e883a6201b73
Virus.Win32.
Virut.CE
No 6.1.7600.1
6385
(win7_rtm.
090713-125
5)
6.1.7600.1
6385
Indonesia N/A
2 Microsoft Corporation Executable eeccfff9a1bf697a
aec39aa5a48dc24c
fce5b159
83fcbd773e509045
958227ca45cb4cb5
Virus.Win32.
Virut.CE
No 5.1.2600.5
512
(xpsp.0804
13-2105)
5.1.2600.5
512
102.41.88.6/32 N/A
3 Microsoft Corporation Executable b0a4685706cc5564
e62a4d2032ef7d02
55349393
10ef6b0d5ee5a660
c22efea7b0f4827f
Virus.Win32.
Virut.CE
No 6.1.7601.2
3755
(win7sp1_l
dr.170330-
0600)
6.1.7601.2
3755
154.121.17.241/32 N/A
4 Корпорация Майкрософт Executable 898f767d4970ef5d
d0d866862884242c
430994b8
8c08c0193e69d000
c7a628553c9f89de
Virus.Win32.
Sality.gen
No 5.1.2600.2
180
(xpsp_sp2_
rtm.040803
-2158)
5.1.2600.2
180
Ukraine N/A
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First Seen: 27 June 2008 at 10:29 am
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Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 Microsoft Corporation Executable 2576c63f45fbe13d
bdc619c39124fade
94e002d0
100f56a73211e0b2
bcd076a55e6393fd
No 10.0.19041
.3636
(WinBuild.
160101.080
0)
10.0.19041
.3636
United States
2 N/A Non-executable 18ed02b12da44541
c5c05dd0c4484305
5b8d11dc
ef1d576d3d6973ee
95b684c38b38bc1b
No N/A N/A United States
3 Microsoft Corporation Executable 84ddb2b3d1158485
b2b66867ca945293
0a258edd
44b041922105e01b
fd0d096123f7d312
No 10.0.19041
.1
(WinBuild.
160101.080
0)
10.0.19041
.1
United States
4 Microsoft Corporation Executable b8a3dd162a865c8a
b923862fdd9af626
b81651a9
4d3d5a68d1b9a989
85dcf8f6caba68f1
No 10.0.19041
.1
(WinBuild.
160101.080
0)
10.0.19041
.1
United States
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