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How to remove RunDll16 error

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RunDll16.exe file information

The process belongs to the software rundll16.exe by unknown.

Description: File RunDll16.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 18944 bytes (25% of all occurrence), 51712 bytes, 68608 bytes, 37376 bytes.
There is no file information. The program is not visible. RunDll16.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The file is not a Windows system file. The process starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Runonce, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). RunDll16.exe is able to record inputs, monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 82% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

• "RDLL" definitely not required. Added by the SDBOT.F TROJAN!
• "Rundll16" definitely not required. Added by a number of VIRUSES, WORMS and TROJANS!
• "Win32 USB2.0 Driver" definitely not required. Added by the WOOTBOT.H WORM!
• "Windows DLL Loader" definitely not required. Added by the DOMWIS TROJAN!

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as RunDll16.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the RunDll16.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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