2 rundll32.exe running in task manager?

Question

I have 68 processes running in task manager and I've noticed there are 2 rundll32.exe.
One of these has a description 'Windows host process", the other has no command line, no description, no user name. Even if I go to view and try to check 'command line' in select columns, nothing comes up for this second rundll32.exe process. I've tried deleting it, and the computer automatically shuts off. Could the second rundll32.exe be a virus and how can i get rid of it?
Also, I have avast anti-virus running when my computer's on and it doesn't find any viruses. But, when I've done a boot-time scan, it's found a trojan, which i deleted.

Answer 1

The rundll32.exe process is responsible for running DLLs and placing its libraries in the memory. The rundll32.exe process is known as a command line utility program, and it performs its embedded functions along with the rundll.exe file. Rundll32.exe works by invoking a function that is exported from a specific 16-bit or 32-bit DLL module. However the only DLLs that you can call with the rundll.exe and rundll32.exe files are the ones that are only specified to be accessed by these processes.



The rundll32.exe file operates by parsing the command line. The specified DLL is then loaded through the function LoadLibrary(). Afterwards, from the function , it gets the addresses through GetProcAddress(). The command line tail is passed when the is called. Next, the DLL is unloaded upon the return of . Finally, the rundll32.exe file exits.



1) rundll32.exe is a process registered as a backdoor vulnerability which may be installed for malicious purposes by an attacker allowing access to your computer from remote locations, stealing passwords, Internet banking and personal data. This process is a security risk and should be removed from your system.



2) rundll32.exe could also be a process which belongs to the . This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.



Cheers!

Answer 2

Hi,query



There are 3 step to repair rundll32.exe error



My friend had the same problem with you. I am sure your computer has registry problems.It is very easy to repair rundll32.exe error. you just need 3 steps:



1: Download a registry cleaner and install it.

2: Open the registry cleaner and scan you computer for free.

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Answer 3

As far as, I know there should be 1 rundll32.exe running.



Use Windows Process Viewer to check what path it has been loaded from. http://www.file.net/freeware/windows-process-viewer.html



I also recommend to use Security Task Manager http://www.neuber.com/taskmanager/index.html to check for malwares.

Answer 4

it due to low ghz

Answer 5

It is very critical windows system process.



refer this link for more details,

http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Fix-Rundll32.exe?&id=913723



Thanks,

Dinesh