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Rnd.dll: What is it & Should You Remove it
This file isn’t associated with any known application
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Updated onNovember 5, 2024
updated onNovember 5, 2024
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We often have many DLL files on our PCs, but users have noticed rnd.dll on their computer, and are wondering if the file is dangerous. Today we’re going to analyze this file and tell you what you need to know.
What is rnd.dll and what does it do?
What is rnd.dll?
This file name is extremely vague, and there’s not much information about it. Judging by its name, it’s probably used by software to generate random numbers.
Is rnd.dll a virus?
Malware may be disused as this DLL file. It’s advised to scan this file by doing the following:
You can also use any other antivirus software to scan the file.
Is rnd.dll legitimate?
To check if this file is legitimate, look at its location. If it’s located inside a folder that is associated with legitimate software, it means that the file itself is most likely valid and used by that software.
You can check the file signature to determine if it’s valid:
How can I remove rnd.dll?
If the file is a directory of an unknown application, you can uninstall that application by doing the following:
Alternatively, you can go ahead and manually delete this file.
There is almost no information on rnd.dll, and since it has such a vague name, there’s a chance that the file is malicious, so be sure to check its digital signature and scan it with your antivirus.
If the file is associated with an application that you don’t recognize, go ahead and remove that application from your PC.
This isn’t the only unusual DLL file that you can encounter, and we wrote aboutversion.dllas well asproductinfo.dllin our previous guides, so don’t hesitate to check them out.
To learn more about DLL files, we have a new guide onimageres.dll, so don’t miss it for more information.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.