The dlhost.exe Imposter

Problems with dll files, including corrupted or missing files, can cause an array of issues with your computer system. dll files are necessary to ensure that the operating system of the computer is functioning properly. These files are not only prone to errors, but to virus imposters that may pose as the files to get into the computer system and infect it.

The dllhost.exe is a crucial part of the Windows Operating System and manages the dll-based computer applications. The dllhost.exe program controls the processes in the IIS, or Internet Information Services, and many programs utilize this application to function properly. dllhost.exe comes preinstalled on your system when you purchase it, and it is always located on your hard drive in the following location: C:\Windows\System32\dllhost.exe.

Unfortunately, there is a spyware virus circulating that uses the same name as the dllhost.exe file. The virus disguises itself as an executable file in an attempt to fool the user. The best way to determine if the dllhost.exe file is valid is to take a look at your C drive. The correct dllhost.exe file is the one that is installed as listed above. If you find a dllhost.exe file located in areas of your computer other than as listed, it is because of a virus or spyware. Note that a dllhost file that is posing as a virus or spyware may be spelled slightly different than the original file. Remember that a virus and spyware is smart enough to be able to infect programs. This may be misspelled purposefully to keep you from locating and removing it.

By performing a search for dll files in each of your drives, you will be able to quickly produce a list of the dll files. Doing a quick search will make it easy for you to check to see if there is an imposter dll file in a drive other than the C drive. If the dll file is listed in any drive other than C you can assume that you have a virus. At this point, you should run a virus scan and remove any potentially threatening files that result from the scan.

If you can determine that the dllhost.exe file is in the correct location and with the exact spelling, a virus is probably not the cause for the issue. By ruling this out you can move on in your search for the dll error culprit, as viruses are not the only causes of dllhost.exe errors, but they are one of the more common ones.