How to remove the kctl32 virus
Most antivirus programs identify kctl32.dll as malware, for example Avast identifies it as Win32:Trojan-gen {Other}, and Sophos identifies it as Troj/Agent-JMO.
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Kctl32.dll file information
The process does not have any vendor information.
Description: kctl32.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32.
Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 73,728 bytes (80% of all occurrences) or 35,328 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.
Kctl32.dll is a file without information about the developer of this file. The program is not visible. The service has no detailed description. It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. Kctl32.dll is not a Windows system file. The process starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices).
kctl32.dll is able to monitor applications and manipulate other programs.
Therefore the technical security rating is 88% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
Recommended: Identify kctl32.dll related errors
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as kctl32.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the kctl32.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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