How to remove an asfsipc.dll error

Asfsipc.dll is a Windows DLL file. DLL is the abbreviation for Dynamic Link Library. DLL files are needed by programs or web browser extensions, because they contain program code, data, and resources. The following information can help you determine if asfsipc.dll belonging to the Windows system or an application you can trust.

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Asfsipc.dll file information

The process known as ASFSipc Object belongs to software Microsoft® DRM or Sonic RecordNow DX by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com).

Description: asfsipc.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\Windows or in a subfolder of C:\ or in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 15,360 bytes (62% of all occurrences), 14,832 bytes, 14,366 bytes, 14,608 bytes or 13,264 bytes.
A .dll file (Dynamic Link Library) is a special type of Windows program containing functions that other programs can call. This .dll file can be injected to all running processes and can change or manipulate their behavior. The program is not visible. There is no detailed description of this service. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. It is not a Windows system file. asfsipc.dll seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 65% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If problems with asfsipc.dll occur, you can uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > RecordNow or Sonic RecordNow DX).

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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as asfsipc.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the asfsipc.dll process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

These dll files are binary files, and they perform various functions inside a computer. If such a dll file is missing, computer users may experience various computer problems, usually error messages showing that the asfsipc.dll is either missing, or corrupted, whenever a program makes a call to the asfsipc.dll file.
Longplay

Seems to be part of a recent Windows update for IE.
vfym (further information)

Part of the IE6(comes with an update)
Mirra (further information)

Part of a windows update.
MidnightTommo

Belongs to Mplayer2, the fast small Ms alternative to MsMediaPlayer. Remove it if you don't use Mplayer2.
Dreamgirl

Microsoft Digital Rights Management
Ahmet Yılmaz

I have seen this file being used by an Invader attack on my PC. Although it seems to be a necessary file it is also a target for browser hijacks and other malicious programs.
Mike

it slowed down my pc until i removed it
uzten82

Windows update fo DRM playing
alenny

this file is microsoft DRM, some virus may replace it make sure it is of microsoft in properties- version- ..
aks

Summary: Average user rating of asfsipc.dll: based on 17 votes with 10 reviews.

3 users think asfsipc.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 4 users think it's probably harmless. 6 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger. 2 users think asfsipc.dll is dangerous and recommend removing it. 1 user doesn't grade asfsipc.dll ("not sure about it").

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