The Werfault.exe program is a core Microsoft Windows operating system (OS) application that automates the reporting problems in the Windows OS. Since the Werfault.exe application is a core OS file, it should not be deleted or removed from the computer to avoid unintended errors or to prevent programs from not functioning. Stopping werfault.exe from running every time a computer application hangs or crashes is preferred over removing the program altogether. How to Stop Werfault.exe Step 1 – Open the Windows Control Panel by selecting the “Start” and “Control Panel” menu Read More

Wermgr.exe (Windows Error Reporting Manager) is a process that runs on the Windows Operating System and is responsible for running the Windows Error Reporting software when Windows crashes. Wermgr.exe is usually encountered when Windows Explorer stops working, in which case the user is presented with a message that says that Windows Explorer has encountered a problem and must close. Wermgr.exe runs on all Windows Operating System versions and can be found in the primary hard drive’s System32 folder.   How Wermgr.exe Works Wermgr.exe runs all processes related to the Windows Read More

dwm.exe is the executable filename for the Desktop Windows Manager first deployed by the Microsoft Corporation on Windows Vista and is now a part of Windows 7. dwm.exe is designed to show transparent and glossy graphic effects as 3D modules, control Windows theme and icon views, and provide live window thumbnail previews. The application performs these effects for any program window before it is displayed, when highlighted in the System task tray. Although many users like this new feature, it requires additional memory and can slow down computer operations if Read More

Alg.exe represents the Application Layer Gateway Service and it is a component of Microsoft Windows operating system. It is an essential process and it’s required for the Internet Connection Sharing and the Windows Internet Connection Firewall. Upon execution, alg.exe calls a number of DLLs and processes for initialization of the Internet Connection Firewall and the Microsoft Windows Internet Connection. Alg.exe is essential for secure and stable running of computer and so, it should not be terminated. Alg.exe allows an individual to use third-party protocol plugins on the system. So, if Read More

In simple terms, sndvol32.exe can be described as a Microsoft Windows certified executable system file that comes along with all 32-bit versions of Windows operating system and is responsible for controlling volume and mixer settings of audio channels inside the computer. Why is sndvol32.exe essential in a PC? – Located primarily in system32 directory on Windows XP, sndvol32.exe has a file size of 138752 bytes and is default accessible using the system tray icon present on the system tray bar. The biggest advantage of having sndvol32.exe in the system is Read More

An Ntuser.dat file is a Windows Operating System registry file that contains preferences and settings for each user account on a computer. Each user account has its own unique Ntuser.dat file, which Windows references to display the Start Menu, desktop icons and background, Documents folder, browsing history, and other personalized configurations. Ntuser.dat files can be found in the Documents and Settings folder, but should not be removed under any circumstances.   How Ntuser.dat Works An Ntuser.dat file is essentially a log file that contains the user’s preferences, settings, and configurations. Read More

Usbehci.sys is a USB controller driver for Windows XP Service Pack 1. Usbehci.sys is a required file that manages USB ports and Plug-and-Play services. While Usbehci.sys should be included in any Windows Operating System installation, this file is often missing and may prevent the user from installing Windows XP properly. Usbehci.sys runs exclusively on the Windows Operating System and can be found in the Drivers subfolder of the primary hard drive’s System32 folder.   How Usbehci.sys Works Usbehci.sys is the software component that allows the computer to run its USB Read More

hpboid.exe is meant to be Hewlett Packard’s Status Server application. This file is installed by the drivers of some HP business laser printers; these printers are part of the Enterprise Configuration Agent (EAC) technology developed by HP. This technology enables the drivers to send automated queries to the printer, irrespective of it being a local resource or part of a network, and based on the output for the query, the printer’s physical configuration is automatically updated in the Windows printer configuration screen. Any new attachment that you connect to a Read More

Msicuu2.exe is the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility process, a program found in many older Windows versions that forcibly uninstalls programs that refuse to be removed through the Windows Control Panel’s Add/Remove feature. While the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility was discontinued in 2010 due to problems associated with Office 2007, many people still use it. Msicuu2.exe can be found in the primary hard drive’s Program Files folder and works with all 32 and 64-bit versions of the Windows Operating System, though it was not designed for Windows Vista or Windows 7. Read More

The Windows Operating System (OS) uses the rundll32.exe application to run or launch other programs that are located in shared .DLL (Dynamic Link Library) files on the Windows OS. Rundll32.exe is a valid Windows OS file and it is normal for it to be running on a computer. Since many users get used to seeing the Rundll32.exe application name running on their computer(s), computer malware architects have mimicked the program name on malicious applications. These applications are stored in alternative locations on the computer in an attempt to keep the Read More