What is the asfsipc.dll component needed for?
Simply put, a DLL file is a renamed executable file. It cannot be executed directly but can be called by any Windows executable program.The asfsipc.dll process is also known as ASFSipc Object and is a part of Microsoft® DRM. This software is produced by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com). An outdated or faulty version of asfsipc.dll can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- ASFSipc Object has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- ASFSipc Object has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- asfsipc.dll has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module asfsipc.dll. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about asfsipc.dll ASFSipc Object
asfsipc.dll is not a Windows system file and is known to frequently cause computer problems. Asfsipc.dll is found in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 14,832 bytes (75% of all these files) or, as the case may be, 15,360 bytes.
This so-called dynamic link library (DLL) contains all the functions that have been transferred to a separate file. These transferred functions are available not only to this particular program, but can also be used by other applications.
The file does not come from Microsoft and is not part of the operating system. The application does not appear as a visible window, but only in Task Manager. It is unusual for the service not to provide any indication of how and why it is required. The file also can also affect other applications by changing their properties. Such manipulation can cause an application to do things other than what it is intended to do.
asfsipc.dll appears to be a file that was compressed by an EXE-Packer. This technique is often used by trojans to keep the file size small and also hamper debugging efforts. However, this in itself is not sufficient reason to presume malicious intent, since even well-intentioned, professional software producers take advantage of compressed files.
For this reason, 66% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
If you see this file on your hard drive or in Windows Task Manager, please make sure that it is not a malicious variant. It's a fact that many trojans try to cloak their true identity by calling themselves asfsipc.dll. With the above information or by using tools like Security Task Manager you can determine if, in your case, the file is an undesirable variant.
What do other computer users say about asfsipc?
These dll files are binary files, and they perform various functions inside a computer. If such a dll file is missing, computer users may experience various computer problems, usually error messages showing that the asfsipc.dll is either missing, or corrupted, whenever a program makes a call to the asfsipc.dll file. Longplay | |
Seems to be part of a recent Windows update for IE. vfym | |
Part of the IE6(comes with an update) (further information...) Mirra | |
Part of a windows update. MidnightTommo | |
Belongs to Mplayer2, the fast small Ms alternative to MsMediaPlayer. Remove it if you don't use Mplayer2. Dreamgirl |
Summary: 2 users consider asfsipc.dll essential and should not be removed. 4 users consider it harmless. However, 2 users consider this to be a suspicious process and would like to get rid of it. For this reason, 2 users have already removed asfsipc.dll. source: file.net
How to uninstall Microsoft® DRM
To remove ASFSipc Object from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below.
- Click the Windows Start Button. You can find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
- Type 'uninstall'.
- Click Add or remove programs.
- Now locate Microsoft® DRM in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.


How to check if asfsipc.dll (ASFSipc Object) was uninstalled completely
After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then open Windows Explorer and check if a folder with the software name still exists under C:\Program Files. Also, check the Registry for remnants of ASFSipc Object. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: ASFSipc Object or the name of the producer. Keep in mind that only a computer professional should delete entries in the Windows Registry directly.
Last but not least
If Windows is not working properly, startup is slow, or asfsipc.dll is causing problems, a good Windows diagnostic tool may help. This is especially effective when it comes to older computers that have accumulated vast quantities of "garbage data" as the result of many software installs and uninstalls.
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