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What is the rapimgr.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 rapimgr.dll process is also known as ActiveSync RAPI Manager and is a part of Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Center or, as the case may be, Windows Mobile-based device connectivity (RapiMgr). This software is produced by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com). An outdated or faulty version of rapimgr.dll can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:

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What you should know about rapimgr.dll ActiveSync RAPI Manager

rapimgr.dll is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. Rapimgr.dll is found in a subdirectory of C:\Windows. Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 183,688 bytes (75% of all these files) or, as the case may be, 167,936 bytes.
You can end this service, pause it, or restart it by going to System and Security/Administrative Tools/Services in Control Panel. The service does not run under your user account. This process does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. The file was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft. The original file by Microsoft is digitally signed. So please check the file on your computer. The original file has a digital certificate (see its file properties). For this reason, 4% 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 rapimgr.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 rapimgr?

The file spreads very slowly and does not often make an appearance. Therefore, feedback from other users is not yet available.

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How to uninstall Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Center or Windows Mobile-based device connectivity

To remove ActiveSync RAPI Manager from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below.

  1. Click the Windows Start Button. You can find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
  2. Type 'uninstall'.
  3. Click Add or remove programs.
  4. Now locate Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Center or Windows Mobile-based device connectivity in the list of displayed applications.
  5. Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
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How to check if rapimgr.dll (ActiveSync RAPI Manager) 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 ActiveSync RAPI Manager. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: ActiveSync RAPI Manager 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 rapimgr.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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