Rundll32.exe is a viable program or file for Windows associated with Platforms SDK programs. / DDK. The name of the extension of this file (.EXE), is short for executable. It's important to put attention on, as usual, executable files can alter the configuration of a computer and even damage it. At the moment, Rundll32.exe retains a security rating “Unknown”.
Defining executable files
The .exe files contain a series of instructions or procedures, that must be executed step by step through the computer to carry out a specific function.
All software applications found internally on our computer use an executable file.. For that reason, it is one of the most useful files so to speak in Windows operating system and without such executable files, as Rundll32.exe, it is impossible to run any program on the computer. What's more, you are solely responsible for starting the dll libraries (dynamic link libraries).
In other words, double clicking on the Exe file automatically, the computer executes these instructions predesigned by a software developer (Microsoft) to create a program (Platforms, SDK / DDK) in the PC.
Why do .exe errors occur in executable files?
Exe files are really useful on our computer, that is why it is usually implemented to send malware infections or also called viruses.
As usual, these viruses appear as benign files, as is the case with Rundll32.exe, and are issued by email or by entering a malicious web page, which can affect the overall operation of the computer just when it is running. In other words, these viruses can damage, infect, replace and delete existing .exe files on the computer, presenting error messages in related programs.
Some of the most common mistakes are:
- Malware infection in rundll32. exe or programs related to Platforms SDK / DDK
- Corrupt Windows registry keys, asociadas a rundll32.exe / Platforms SDK / DDK
- Infected download or incomplete installation of Platforms SDK software / DDK
- It can also be caused by maliciously or mistakenly deleting rundll32.exe-related files.
- Finally, this type of error usually occurs, due to a program that conflicted with the Platforms, SDK / DDK and also with its shared files.
These are some of the error messages that may appear on your computer when these types of problems occur:
- Rundll32 has encountered a problem, must close. Sorry for the inconvenience
- Rundll32.exe Application Error
- Rundll32.exe falló.
- Failed to start the program: Rundll32.exe
- Rundll32.exe not found
When do these errors occur?
Usually, These errors usually occur during the start of the computer or a program and also when a specific function is configured. For example: print a document.
The main causes of Rundll32.exe errors can be attributed to a malware infection, Corrupt files and invalid registry entries associated with this error.
As mentioned earlier, rundll32.exe is not a threat to our system. However, there are cases in which Spyware or viruses use the same file name and run from a different directory..
Therefore, a very simple resource that you can apply to check if it is a virus or not is the following:
- Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc), go to the processes tab and you will see the rundll32.exe process running.
- Right-click and select “Open file location”.
- If the file location goes to any location other than folder C: Windows System32, your computer is most likely infected with a virus.
Solutions to the virus
If you end the process from the task manager, Windows will most likely stop, so it is not recommended to do so.
Before performing more complex operations, the best you can do is analyze your computer with a good antivirus. In the event that the problem is not resolved, you can choose to make a backup.
CUT TO SLICES: A fairly effective method may be to take the rundll32.exe file from a good computer with the same operating system as yours and replace it with the infected one on your computer..
