What Is Msdt Exe and how to fix related problems

March 21, 2016 - PRLog -- Diagnostics Troubleshooting Wizard

The file msdt.exe is used to execute service Diagnostics Troubleshooting Wizard for process explorer.exe and ntkrnlpa.exe, and support device drivers in computer Toshiba.

The file was published at 7/13/2009 4:20:31 PM, and is usually located in C:\Windows\System32\msdt.exe. Once active, process will occupy 983040 KB of memory usage.

If the memory usage of the file showed in Task Manager is over 7069356 bytes, then there is a virus Trojan:Win32/Agent.IC or Trojan Program:Win32/Caishow on your machine. This file should be replaced immediately with a clean one. You can download a clean file for free with DLL Tool.

The file with version 6.1.7600.16385 is shared by game Max Payne 3, web browser SeaMonkey 2.3.3 and antivirus Avira Antivirus Premium 2012.

If the version number changes and the file is not restored ASAP, your computer would receive x3daudio1_4.dll missing / not found errors, blue screen of death BSoD and error code 0x065E(Data of this type is not supported.) and Access Denied Error: 0x80070005.

msdt.exe vulnerability leads to a total of 7069356983040 hits by Program:Win32/Caishow since 7/13/2009 4:20:31 PM in Belize, Argentina, Northern Mariana Islands, Maldives and Colombia, said Asa Sherod, an editor in the website of HR.

How to fix msdt.exe errors?

To fix and repair related problems, please download DLL Tool.

To have a better understanding of the msdt.exe and the solution to msdt.exe, please visit http://www.dlltool.com/help/fix-dll/extension-exe/msdt/.

How to avoid msdt.exe issues?

When the file becomes lost, corrupted or damaged, you would get missing or not found error during Windows and program startup. As a result, your programs like Internet Explorer or Microsoft Office Words can't work correctly.

Error in the file will cause problems to CHKDSK, that is why you got prompt asking for Microsoft verification key (permission) when you try to start your computer.

To fix and prevent related problems in your Windows 7/8/XP/Vista, you can:

Back up registry before installing new programs Registry backup allows you to restore your PC to its previously working state when error occurs after installing a new program.

Use the latest antivirus software to ensure that your computer is under protection. The file can be easily infected by Trojan dialer and further make your web browsers disabled.

Clean up your disk to have more free disk space for your programs to run. You can do this with our free disk cleaner.

Fix msdt.exe related errors to ensure that the versions of your DLL files are correct. Run a free scan with our DLL Tool to know more.

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