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What is the win32cert.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 win32cert.dll process is also known as win32cert.dll and is a part of EMSC or, as the case may be, Utility Common Driver. This software is produced by unknown. An outdated or faulty version of win32cert.dll can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:

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What you should know about win32cert.dll win32cert.dll

win32cert.dll is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. Win32cert.dll is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subdirectory of "C:\Users\USERNAME". Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 7,168 bytes (93% of all these files) or, as the case may be, 6,656 bytes.
File properties have not been internally documented by the producer or developer. This file does not come from Microsoft and is not part of the operating system. Windows starts the process each time that the computer boots up (Registry: AppInit_DLLs). win32cert.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, 57% 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 win32cert.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 win32cert?

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 EMSC or Utility Common Driver

To remove win32cert.dll 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 EMSC or Utility Common Driver in the list of displayed applications.
  5. Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
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How to check if win32cert.dll (win32cert.dll) 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 win32cert.dll. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: win32cert.dll 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 win32cert.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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