How to remove an devldr32 error

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Devldr32.exe file information

The process known as DevLdr32 belongs to software Creative Ring3 NT Inteface or Microsoft Windows Driver Service by Creative Technology (www.creative.com).

Description: The file devldr32.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 24,064 bytes (80% of all occurrences), 25,600 bytes and 6 more variants.
The file is a Windows core system file. The program is not visible. File devldr32.exe is a Microsoft signed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 8% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If devldr32.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows, the security rating is 83% dangerous. The file size is 92,160 bytes. There is no information about the author of the file. The program has no visible window. Devldr32.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The file is not a Windows core file. The application uses ports to connect to a LAN or the Internet. devldr32.exe is able to hide itself and monitor applications.

If devldr32.exe is located in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder, the security rating is 56% dangerous. The file size is 7,680 bytes. There is no description of the program. The program is not visible. Devldr32.exe is not a Windows system file.

External information from Paul Collins:

"Divx4 codec" definitely not required. Added by an unidentfied VIRUS! Note - this is not the legitimate Creative Labs devldr32.exe file

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as devldr32.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the devldr32.exe 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

Nicknamed "Devildoor". Slows down processes, but apparently not harmful other than that.
tha maccc

its dangurous but system gaurd is blocking it from starting so i need help to get rid of it
Thomas Maher

this has been bugging me for a while too. I thought it might be a Virous of somesort too but was wrong. it is a Creative labs (soundblaster)file. I have one of there ards inmy comp. with 5.1 surround support but only use 2 speakers. I opened task manager, rightclicked on the service and set priority to real time, refreshed the list and it went away, I think because it is not being used.
Doom369

I had a warning about a computer wanting to join my network. I stopped the action. Found a trojan program and ran mcafee virus scan and quarantined it. however computer was running slower. Then found this program running and tried numerous times to to get rid of it. I suspect it as a virus, trojan.
Phil

Potentially dangerous - Can be malware. Mostly not needed on majority of systems. To delete -- rename the devldr32.dll , then check the dllcache directory - find entry delete. reboot system , should fix.
cj

It keeps showing up in taskmgr & when I delete it from C:\windows\system32 it reappears.
DG

It is a legitimate file which appeared in task manager after I instaled an old SB soundcard.
Geafaegin

devldr32.exe; Anytime something (like a file) isn't as designed, it's removal is REQUIRED.
bob catt

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Summary: Average user rating of devldr32.exe: based on 87 votes with 9 reviews.

17 users think devldr32.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 4 users think it's probably harmless. 14 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 22 users suspect danger. 30 users think devldr32.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 9 users doesn't grade devldr32.exe ("not sure about it").

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